Optometrist

TN United Kingdom; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the optical field is seeking a dedicated Optometrist for their Thatcham practice. This role offers the opportunity to deliver personalized patient care using advanced equipment, ensuring a high level of clinical freedom. You'll be part of a supportive team, with the chance to pursue continuous training and develop specialisms in areas such as dry eye and glaucoma. With flexible working options and a competitive salary, this position is ideal for those who are passionate about providing exceptional eye care. Join a team that values your expertise and encourages your professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Private indemnity insurance

Life cover

Continuous training and development

Encouragement for additional accreditations

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Focus on patient care and clinical excellence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough sight tests to patients, utilizing advanced equipment.
• Work alongside an experienced Dispensing Optician in a supportive environment.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC

Tools

Optomap

OCT

Tonometer

Digital slitlamp

Optix computer system

Job description

A patient focused group of independent Opticians are looking for a full or part time Optometrist for their well-established Thatcham practice.

You will be able to provide patients with a personalised experience, utilising some of the most advanced equipment available.

Optometrist - Role

• Single testing room
• Focus on patient care
• Providing thorough sight tests to patients - 30 mins
• Advanced equipment - Optomap, OCT, Tonometer, digital slitlamp
• Optix computer system
• Working alongside an experienced Dispensing Optician
• High level of clinical freedom - You decide how to manage the patient, and what lens/contact lenses you want to dispense
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week including Saturdays
• Opening hours from 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £50,000 to £60,000 DOE, plus bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Private indemnity insurance
• Life cover
• Continuous training and development
• Encouraged to pick up additional accreditations and specialisms - areas like dry eye, macular degeneration, glaucoma, specialist contact lenses, myopia control and orthokeratology.
• Support from other Optoms, Trainers and Professional services teams

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Happy to work as the sole Optom
• Willing to learn and develop
• Wants to be able to provide the very best eye test possible
• Wants to provide higher levels of communication and patient engagement
• Focus on clinical excellence

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.