Part-Time Refractive Optometrist — Friday Focus

Optegra; Colchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Matched pension

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Funded training and development

Anniversary rewards

STAR awards

Blue Light Card

Private laser eye discounts

Private healthcare and wellbeing

Job summary

Optegra Eye Healthcare in Colchester is seeking an experienced VC/Refractive Optometrist to support private patient pathways. This is a part-time role, 9.5 hours per week across Fridays, with potential to take extra shifts at other local hospitals and clinics.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, perform pre and post-operative assessments for cataract patients, and contribute to service delivery and growth.

Qualifications

• Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist.
• Extensive experience working as an optometrist in refractive, high street or hospital settings.
• Experience using patient administration and electronic medical record systems.
• Experience meeting conversion targets and KPIs within Vision Correction.

Responsibilities

• Carry out examinations associated with cataract surgery.
• Run acute and follow-up clinics post-surgery and document findings.
• Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital.
• Provide first-line clinical advice and refer to a medical practitioner when needed.
• Ensure awareness of equipment uses and safety within the clinical framework.
• Stay updated with CQC policies and mandatory update courses.

Job description

Optegra Eye Healthcare in Colchester is seeking an experienced VC/Refractive Optometrist to support private patient pathways. This is a part-time role, 9.5 hours per week across Fridays, with potential to take extra shifts at other local hospitals and clinics.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, perform pre and post-operative assessments for cataract patients, and contribute to service delivery and growth.