Optometrist

Anglia Community Eye Services; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in Middlesbrough is seeking an experienced clinician to undertake pre and post-operative consultations and oversee glaucoma care. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience and be passionate about patient care. Flexible full-time and part-time working arrangements are available, with a competitive salary and strong support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience required.
• Willingness to pursue higher qualifications in glaucoma.
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pre and post-operative consultations for cataract patients.
• Oversee glaucoma care as part of a virtual service.
• Provide clinical support in general and oculoplastic clinics.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

3 years post qualification experience

Job description

Overview

Location – Middlesbrough

ACES is an independent provider of NHS eye care outpatient and surgical services that are delivered in the community. Working with state of the art technologies, we support the NHS, providing patients with the highest standards of clinical care. We provide a range of services including: Cataract, YAG Laser Treatment, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics and General Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking pre and post-operative consultations for our cataract surgery patients.
• Overseeing glaucoma care as part of a virtual ophthalmology led service.
• Providing clinical support to our ophthalmologists in general and oculoplastic clinics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
• Be keen to undertake higher qualifications in glaucoma.
• Be passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Be articulate, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident and organised.
• Be happy to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Working Arrangements

Flexible working available to include full and part time opportunities with a market leading salary.

Your role will be similar to that of a hospital optometrist, undertaken in a community setting, in a modern clinic, working with state of the art technology.

Development & Support

Whether you are recently qualified or already vastly experienced, currently have or aspire to have higher level qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We have a comprehensive and rolling professional development programme, so even if you have no previous experience in an ophthalmology clinic setting, we will work with you to enhance and develop your skill set as part of a multi-disciplinary eye care team. All clinicians are fully supported by our on hand clinical services team of experienced eye care professionals and excellent local support teams.