Optometrist

Prospect Health; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in South Somerset seeks a qualified professional to provide specialist contact lens services. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £65,000 and provides generous holidays and a pension scheme. The ideal candidate must be GOC registered and available to work three to five days a week, ensuring high levels of patient care within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous basic salary up to £65,000

33 days holiday including bank

Company pension

Professional fees covered

Opportunities for higher qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be GOC registered.
• Available to work three to five days per week.
• Experience with contact lens services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of patient care.
• Work in two test rooms with approximately 40 minutes test times.
• Adhere to the practice's working hours.

Skills

Knowledge of specialist contact lens services

GOC registration

Ability to work flexible hours

Job description

Overview

Key Duties: Available to work three to five days per week (full-time equivalent hours: hours per week). General working hours are 9:00 to 17:30, Monday through Saturday, with the option of alternate weekend work and an early finish on Saturdays, enabling a good work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have knowledge or experience with specialist contact lens services. The practice operates with two test rooms and test times of approximately forty minutes to ensure high levels of patient care at all times.

Package and Benefits

• Generous basic salary up to £65,000
• FTE 33 days holiday including bank
• Company pension
• Professional fees covered - AOP & GOC fees
• Opportunities for higher qualifications including Independent Prescribing

Key Skills, Qualifications and Client Requirements

• GOC registered
• Right to work in UK