Telemedicine Optometrist

Primary Eyecare Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled optometrists to join its dynamic telemedicine team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced healthcare environment, focusing on patient outcomes through innovative practices. Ideal candidates will excel under pressure, demonstrating strong clinical expertise and effective communication skills. Join a mission-driven organization committed to enhancing eye care services across England, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient health and well-being.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company pension

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Sick pay

Work from home

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a qualified optometrist with GOC registration.
• Experience in urgent eye care services like CUES/MECS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telemedicine consultations and manage diverse ocular conditions.
• Oversee clinic operations and maintain high patient care standards.

Skills

Clinical Decision-Making

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

GOC Registered Optometrist

WOPEC MECS Level 1 & 2

Independent Prescribing

Professional Certificate in Medical Retina

Professional Certificate in Glaucoma

Job description

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Primary Eyecare Services (PES) is an established provider of high-quality extended eye care services (those beyond sight testing) utilizing a large network of optical practice subcontractors and is committed to providing accessible high-quality eyecare services across England. Our mission is to enhance patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. PES is a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, which sees the majority of generated income pass through to frontline eye care services in optical practices.

Role Purpose

Primary Eyecare Services is seeking highly skilled, experienced, and clinically focused optometrists to join its central telemedicine clinical team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced healthcare environment, where high-pressure situations require strong clinical expertise, sound decision-making, and the ability to provide exceptional patient care.

As a key member of the clinical team, the telemedicine optometrist will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, ensuring accurate assessment and management of a wide range of ocular conditions. The role requires a commitment to maintaining clinical excellence, adhering to best practices, and working collaboratively to enhance patient outcomes.

This position is ideal for an optometrist who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment and is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care to patients. The ability to remain composed under pressure, make informed clinical judgments, and provide a compassionate patient experience is essential.

General Responsibilities

• Telemedicine Consultations: Conduct prompt and accurate patient assessments via remote consultation, managing a diverse range of conditions presenting via the Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES). This requires swift clinical decision-making and the ability to trust your professional judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Clinic Management: Efficiently oversee your assigned clinic, employing superior time management skills to maintain high standards of patient care under pressure. Efficiency and adaptability are essential to navigate the dynamic nature of the role.
• Effective Communication: Articulate clinical decisions and management advice clearly and confidently to patients, fellow clinicians, and team members, ensuring high professional standards are upheld.
• Clinical Support: Provide timely and knowledgeable clinical support to the service administrative team as situations arise, demonstrating reliability in high-pressure scenarios.
• Service Improvement: Collaborate proactively with operations and clinical leads to identify and implement enhancements in service delivery, contributing to the continuous improvement of patient care processes.

Job type: Part-time, Permanent

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Location:

The role will be predominantly home-based, but there is a requirement to attend the PES Head Office in Manchester, M4 6LN, on occasion. You will also be required to attend the PES Head Office for two full days (9am-5pm) for your induction.

We are recruiting for several vacancies that require a minimum of 1 weekday and 1 Saturday. The hours for these shifts are set from 9am to 5:30pm.

Qualifications:

• GOC Registered Optometrist (Essential)
• Completion of the WOPEC MECS Level 1 & 2 (Desirable)
• Additional qualifications registered with the GOC e.g., Independent Prescribing, Professional Certificate in Medical Retina, or Professional Certificate in Glaucoma (Desirable)
• Professional Indemnity Insurance via the AOP (Essential)

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years as a qualified optometrist (Essential)
• Evidence of CPD in accordance with GOC regulations (Essential)
• Experience in delivering urgent eye care services e.g., CUES/MECS (Essential)
• A range of experience within the optometric sector e.g., various working environments or additional roles (Desirable)

Application instructions:

Please submit your CV and personal statement highlighting your professional background and what motivates you to apply for this role.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care