Optometrist job in Kings Lynn

TN United Kingdom; Hales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a well-established independent practice known for its commitment to patient care and staff development. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology and longer testing times, ensuring a high-quality service for patients. You will be an integral part of a team that values interpersonal skills and dedication to understanding patients' visual needs. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits like your birthday off and no Sunday working. If you are clinically minded and enjoy connecting with patients, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Your Birthday Off Work

No Sunday Working

Free & Regular CPD Courses

Access to SimplyHealth

Retail Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Clinically minded and patient-focused, with an interest in contact lenses.
• Able to connect with patients of all ages and handle complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, informative, and empathetic service to patients.
• Help improve and innovate service offerings in the practice.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Optomap

OCT

Job description

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Wigram & Ware, established in 1920, consists of two practices in King’s Lynn & Dersingham. With a rich heritage, the practices have a fantastic local reputation for first-class eyecare and top-class patient service.

The current team at Wigram & Ware is extensively experienced, fully qualified, and has built a loyal patient base at each practice. They are driven by a desire to exceed patient expectations and provide excellent care.

Wigram & Ware is committed to staff development, offering regular training and investing in modern technology.

You will also receive:

As a practice supported by Hakim Group, working here means access to a national community of independent clinicians and additional benefits:

• Your Birthday Off Work
• No Sunday working
• Free & Regular CPD Courses
• Access to SimplyHealth (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate team.

We seek a full-time colleague who can work 1 in 3 Saturdays or less. We are closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The role is based at both Kings Lynn and Dersingham practices, with a rota provided 6 weeks in advance. Free parking is available at both locations.

As an independent practice, you will benefit from longer testing times and the latest technology, including:

• Optomap
• OCT
• 40-45 minutes testing times

You will be an integral part of our team, helping to improve and innovate our service offerings. We value dedication to patient care and spending adequate time to understand their visual needs.

Interpersonal skills are essential. Providing friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must. You should be an ambassador for our brand and profession within the community.

Educating patients about eye care benefits is an ongoing challenge, and we look forward to your contribution.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Clinically minded and patient-focused, with an interest in contact lenses
• Able to connect with patients of all ages
• A great team player, capable of working autonomously
• Willing to handle complex cases, including patients referred by ophthalmologists or with complex visual needs