VC Bank optometrist

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious eye hospital in Colchester for a VC trained Bank Optometrist. Join a passionate and skilled team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. In this flexible, zero-hour contract role, you will perform critical pre and post-operative consultations, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. With a focus on refractive surgery and acute patient management, your expertise will contribute significantly to our growing practice. Embrace a rewarding career in an inclusive environment where your individuality is celebrated and your professional growth is supported.

Qualifications

• Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist is required.
• Extensive experience in refractive or hospital environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre and post-operative consultations for patients.
• Run acute and follow-up clinics, documenting findings accurately.

Skills

Optometry

Patient Care

Clinical Advice

Documentation

Education

GOC Registration

Experience in Refractive Surgery

Tools

Patient Administration Systems

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Job description

Optegra has an exciting job opportunity for a VC trained Bank Optometrist to join our friendly and supportive team in our prestigious private Colchester eyeHospital. This is a zero hour contract offering flexible shifts and pays up to £44 hourly rate dependent on experience.

Company Overview

At Optegra, we work with inspiring, passionate, and highly skilled teams with a common goal to deliver the highest standards of patient care. We’re a small company that does big things with a family feel, and our people are at the heart of it. As a leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are the focus of everything we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.

Our business is growing, as we continue to provide treatments on behalf of the NHS as well as elective eye surgery. There has never been a better time to join Optegra!

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:

1. Carry out examinations that are associated with refractive surgery, cataract, and medical retina procedures.
2. Run acute and follow-up clinics post-surgery for patients, documenting findings in the electronic medical record systems.
3. Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital.
4. Provide first-line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary.
5. Ensure awareness of the uses, safety precautions, and handling of equipment within the clinical competency framework.
6. Ensure awareness of CQC policies and updates, attending all mandatory update courses.

What You’ll Need

1. Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist.
2. Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive, high street, or hospital environment.
3. Experience of using patient administration systems and electronic medical record systems.
4. 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.

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.