Optometrist - Gillingham, Kent - Independent - Up to 65K

Zest Optical; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent optical practice in Gillingham seeks a part-time Optometrist to deliver personalized patient care and conduct sight tests. The ideal candidate is registered with the GOC, has a commitment to clinical excellence, and is eager to learn. This role offers excellent working conditions, modern equipment, competitive salary between £50,000 to £65,000 DOE, and benefits such as private healthcare and staff discounts.

Benefits

Staff discount

Private healthcare

Private indemnity insurance

Life cover

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension – Matched up to 5%

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Registered Optometrist with GOC.
• Eager to learn new skills.
• Commitment to excellent patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized eyecare experience.
• Conduct thorough sight tests.
• Manage patient care independently.

Skills

Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC

Willing to learn and develop

Focus on clinical excellence

Tools

Optomap

OCT

Tonometer

Digital slitlamp

Optix computer system

Job description

Optometry, Optometrist vacancies and part time Optometrist jobs in Gillingham, Kent. Zest Optical recruitment are currently seeking to recruit a part time Optometrist on behalf of an independent Opticians in Gillingham.

A patient focused group of independent Opticians are looking for a part time Optometrist for their well established Gillingham practice.

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

Optometrist – Role

• Modern independent
• Loyal patient base
• Focus on patient care
• Providing thorough sight tests to patients - 30 mins (pre-screening done by the support team)
• 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 4 days a week including a Sat
• Opening hours from 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £50,000 to £65,000 DOE, plus bonus
• Staff discount
• Private healthcare
• Private indemnity insurance
• Life cover
• 25 days holiday plus bank hols
• Pension – Matched up to 5%
• 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
• Willing to learn and develop
• Wants to be able to provide the very best eye test possible
• Wants to provide higher levels of communication and patient engagementFocus on clinical excellence

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.

Contact: Rebecca Wood