Refractive Optometrist

Optegra Eye Health Care; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialist eye care is seeking an experienced Refractive Optometrist to join their supportive team at the Wetherby Eye Hospital. This role involves conducting patient consultations, providing clinical advice, and ensuring the highest standards of care. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a great opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous salary reviewed annually

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working schemes

Funded training and development

Annual STAR awards

Blue Light Card discounts

Free laser eye treatment

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist.
• Extensive experience in a refractive hospital environment.
• Experience with patient administration and electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre and post-operative consultations.
• Run acute and follow-up clinics post-surgery.
• Provide first-line clinical advice and referrals.

Skills

Patient consultations

Clinical advice

Health support

Education

Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist

Experience in a refractive hospital environment

Tools

Patient administration systems

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

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Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced refractive Optometrist to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Wetherby Eye Hospital. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs.

Company Overview

Optegra is a world leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are at the heart of all we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.

There has never been a better time to join Optegra, as a provider of specialist eye care. Find out what it’s like to work at Optegra by watching the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-QblLUYzM

Benefits

We are rated as a ‘great place to work’ and here are some of our amazing benefits:

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £75,000 dependent on experience
• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible working and SMART working schemes - because we believe in work life balance
• Funded training and development - because we believe in our people
• Celebrating your anniversaries - because we value loyalty and commitment
• Annual STAR awards
• Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)
• Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  
  

The Role

• As an integral part of a multi disciplinary team working alongside consultants, you will be required to carry out pre and post-operative consultations, assessing the suitability of patients for treatment. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• Carry out examinations that are associated with refractive surgery, cataract, and medical retina procedures.
• Run acute and follow up clinics postsurgery for patients documenting findings in the electronic medical record systems.
• Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital.
• Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary.
• Ensure awareness of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment within the clinical competency framework.
• Ensure awareness of CQC policies and updates, attending all mandatory update courses
  
  

Requirements

• Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist
• Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive hospital environment
• Experience of using patient administration systems and electronic medical record systems
• Experience of working to conversion targets and other KPIs within Vision Correction
  
  

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.

You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door - and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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