Optometrist – Alresford

Sensory Audiology & Optical Recruitment; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensory Audiology & Optical Recruitment is seeking a qualified optometrist to join our client in delivering high-quality eye care and contact lens services in line with GOC standards. The role focuses on comprehensive eye examinations, patient education and collaboration with dispensing staff to ensure excellent patient journeys.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate records, stay current with CPD requirements and contribute to clinical governance and service development.

Qualifications

• Registered optometrist with GOC registration.
• Experience performing comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records and CPD compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens appointments and other related visits.
• Practice according to GOC regulations.
• Advise patients on visual health and preventative care.
• Collaborate with dispensing staff to ensure smooth patient journeys.
• Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with standards.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment (OCT, fundus camera, tonometry, visual fields).
• Engage in CPD and participate in governance and quality assurance.
• Support practice growth through high-quality care and effective communication.
• Contribute to clinical governance and service development.

Skills

Comprehensive eye exams

Contact lens fittings

GOC standards

Patient communication

CPD awareness

Education

GOC registered optometrist

Tools

OCT

Fundus camera

Tonometry

Visual fields

Job description

Full time: 38.875 hours per week

Role Purpose To provide high-quality eye care, contact lens care and promotion of eye health in line with General Optical Council (GOC) standards, ensuring the best visual outcomes and overall eye health for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens appointments and other associated appointment types, for example dry eye, as required according to appropriate qualifications and business needs.
• Practice according to the GOC regulations.
• Advise patients on visual health, including lifestyle factors and preventative care.
• Work closely with Dispensing Opticians and other support staff to ensure smooth patient journeys.
• Make appropriate clear recommendations ensuring there is focus on benefits to the patient.
• Maintain contemporaneous accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with professional and legal standards.
• Use and maintain knowledge of specialist diagnostic equipment (OCT, fundus camera, tonometry, visual fields, etc.).
• Stay up to date with Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Support practice growth through excellent patient care and effective communication.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality assurance processes.