Optometrist (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Northwood; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking an Optometrist to join Bishops Wood Hospital on a bank basis. The role covers comprehensive eye assessments, pre/post-operative care, and diagnostic imaging, including OCT and visual fields.

This is an on‑site post with flexible hours to cover busy periods and staff leave. You will work with ophthalmology teams, supporting refraction clinics and cataract assessments, while ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in ophthalmology, outpatient clinics, or surgical eye care.
• Skilled in visual acuity testing, drop administration, and ophthalmic observations.
• Strong communication, clinical judgement, and patient care skills.
• Ophthalmic Nursing or Optometry Support qualification.
• Experience in optometry-led services (e.g., cataract assessments, refraction support, glaucoma monitoring).
• Training in diagnostic imaging (e.g., OCT, visual fields).
• Familiarity with private practice settings and electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive eye assessments including vision testing, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), and pupil reactivity.
• Support pre- and post-operative care for cataract, refractive, and glaucoma patients, ensuring clinical safety and continuity of care.
• Instil dilating and anaesthetic drops, administer prescribed medications, and assist with minor ophthalmic procedures.
• Perform or assist with diagnostic tests including OCT scanning, visual field testing, corneal topography, and retinal imaging.
• Work alongside optometrists during refraction clinics, cataract assessments, and contact lens reviews (where trained and within scope of practice).
• Monitor patient outcomes and elevate clinical concerns in accordance with protocols

Skills

Ophthalmic nursing

Optometry support

Ophthalmic imaging

Visual acuity testing

OCT imaging

Education

NMC registration

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Optometrist (Bank)
Bishops Wood Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £24.15 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Optometrist to join their team of staff in

theOphthalmologydepartment.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Undertake comprehensive eye assessments including vision testing, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), and pupil reactivity.
• Support pre- and post-operative care for cataract, refractive, and glaucoma patients, ensuring clinical safety and continuity of care.
• Instil dilating and anaesthetic drops, administer prescribed medications, and assist with minor ophthalmic procedures.
• Perform or assist with diagnostic tests including OCT scanning, visual field testing, corneal topography, and retinal imaging.
• Work alongside optometrists during refraction clinics, cataract assessments, and contact lens reviews (where trained and within scope of practice).
• Monitor patient outcomes and elevate clinical concerns in accordance with protocols

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in ophthalmology, outpatient clinics, or surgical eye care.
• Skilled in visual acuity testing, drop administration, and ophthalmic observations.
• Strong communication, clinical judgement, and patient care skills.
• Ophthalmic Nursing or Optometry Support qualification.
• Experience in optometry-led services (e.g., cataract assessments, refraction support, glaucoma monitoring).
• Training in diagnostic imaging (e.g., OCT, visual fields).
• Familiarity with private practice settings and electronic health record systems.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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