Optometrist

Zest Business Group; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering ophthalmology hospital as an Optometrist, where you will collaborate with a dynamic clinical team and utilize advanced hospital-grade equipment. This role offers the chance to provide essential clinical services to both NHS and private patients, ensuring high-quality care in a supportive environment. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to patient welfare, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their career in optometry. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and generous holiday allowance, while making a significant impact in the field of eye care.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced matched pension contributions

Private Healthcare

24/7 GP appointments

Physio and counselling services

Free laser eye treatment

Discount for friends & family

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Extensive experience in refractive, high street or hospital environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations for surgeries like cataract and glaucoma.
• Run acute and follow-up clinics for post-surgery patients.

Skills

Optometry

Clinical Advice

Refractive Surgery

Glaucoma Management

Cataract Management

Education

GOC Registration

IP Qualification

Tools

Hospital Grade Equipment

Job description

Zest Optical are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist ophthalmology hospital to hire an Optometrist in Wetherby, Yorkshire.

You will find an opportunity to be part of a diverse and ambitious clinical team, working in conjunction with a team of consultant Ophthalmologists, providing services to both NHS and private patients.

Hospital Optometrist - Role

• Specialist setting with access to hospital grade equipment
• Carry out examinations that are associated with refractive, cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgeries
• Run acute and follow up clinics post-surgery for all patients
• Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary
• Support of direct consultant access, peer support and robust clinical CPD program allowing continuous support
• Full Time

Hospital Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• IP qualifiied
• Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive, high street or hospital environment
• Interest in providing further clinical services and supporting the wider NHS hospital network
• Additional accreditations and qualifications glaucoma, cataracts, med-ret etc.are helpful

Hospital Optometrist - Salary

• Salary up to £70,000
• 33 days holiday inc.bank hols
• Enhanced matched pension contributions
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Free laser eye treatment and discount for friends & family

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Kieran Lindley using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible.