Optometrist ACES

Anglia Community Eye Services; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of NHS eye care services is seeking an optometrist for community-based roles in Middlesbrough. With opportunities for flexible working, this position includes undertaking patient consultations and supporting ophthalmologists in a high-tech clinical environment. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience and a desire to excel in patient care and develop professional skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive professional development programme

Qualifications

• Desire to undertake higher qualifications in glaucoma.
• Passion for excellent patient care.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Education

Minimum 3 years post qualification experience

Job description

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.

Your role will include:

• 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.

The ideal candidate will:

• 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.

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.

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 experiencein 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.