Optometrist

Zest Business Group Ltd; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A patient-focused group of independent Opticians based in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a part-time Optometrist. The role involves providing thorough sight tests and managing patient care with a focus on clinical excellence. Candidates must be fully qualified Optometrists registered with the GOC. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, alongside various benefits including private medical insurance and opportunities for continuous training.

Benefits

Staff discount

Private medical insurance

Private indemnity insurance

Life cover

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Willing to learn and develop in a supportive environment.
• Desire to provide high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough sight tests to patients for 30 minutes.
• Manage patient care and dispense lenses/contacts at your discretion.
• Work alongside an experienced Dispensing Optician.

Skills

Communication

Clinical excellence

Patient engagement

Attention to detail

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 part time Optometrist for their well-established Tunbridge Wells Practice.

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

Optometrist - Role

• Modern independent
• Single testing room
• Small, close knit team
• Loyal patient base
• 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 days a week including some Saturdays
• Opening hours from 9am to 5pm
• Competitive salary based on experience - 50-65K DOE, pro rata
• Staff discount
• 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 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.