Part-time Hospital Optometrist: Complex Cases & Growth

NHS; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in Welwyn Garden City is looking for a part-time Bank Optometrist. Candidates should be fully qualified with a mandatory optometry degree and current registration with the General Optical Council. The role involves clinical diagnostics, patient consultations, and ensuring high standards of care. This is an excellent opportunity for personal development in a supportive environment, with compensation of up to £425 per day based on experience.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist with a relevant degree.
• Experience in a high-volume clinical setting, seeing 20-22 patients a day.
• Strong communication skills and able to empathize with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive diagnostics and clinical assessments.
• Analyze/test and interpret specialist diagnostic results.
• Advise patients on eye care and treatment options.

Skills

Empathy

Analytical thinking

Team player

Communication skills

Diagnostic testing

Education

MCOptom specialist optometry degree or equivalent

Current registration with the General Optical Council

Additional postgraduate specialist experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Complex diagnostic equipment

Job description

A leading eye care provider in Welwyn Garden City is looking for a part-time Bank Optometrist. Candidates should be fully qualified with a mandatory optometry degree and current registration with the General Optical Council. The role involves clinical diagnostics, patient consultations, and ensuring high standards of care. This is an excellent opportunity for personal development in a supportive environment, with compensation of up to £425 per day based on experience.