Refractive Optometrist – Part-Time, Private Eye Care

Optegra Eye Health Care; Colchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary review

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Funded training

Blue Light Card

Private Healthcare

Annual STAR awards

Job summary

Optegra Eye Health Care in Colchester is seeking an experienced VC/Refractive Optometrist for a part-time role. You will conduct pre- and post-operative assessments, run clinics, and support patient pathways within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers funded training, development programs, and a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will have GOC registration, extensive refractive optometry experience, and familiarity with EMR/patient administration systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre- and post-operative examinations and consultations.
• Run acute and follow-up clinics post-surgery and document findings in EMR.
• Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital.
• Provide first-line clinical advice and refer to a medical practitioner when needed.
• Be aware of equipment handling and safety within the clinical framework.
• Attend mandatory update courses and stay aligned with CQC policies.

Skills

GOC registration

Optometry experience

Clinical examinations

EMR systems

KPIs experience

Tools

Patient administration systems

EMR systems

Job description

Optegra Eye Health Care in Colchester is seeking an experienced VC/Refractive Optometrist for a part-time role. You will conduct pre- and post-operative assessments, run clinics, and support patient pathways within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers funded training, development programs, and a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will have GOC registration, extensive refractive optometry experience, and familiarity with EMR/patient administration systems.