Optometrist - Part Time

Job location: Hounslow
Salary: Up to £77,625 pro rata, dependent on experience
Hours: 19 hours per week across 2 days, flexible to cover shifts at our Hounslow clinic

The Role
As an integral part of a multi disciplinary team working alongside consultants, you will carry out pre and post-operative consultations, assessing the suitability of patients for treatment.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out examinations that are associated with cataract surgery.
• Run acute and follow up clinics post-surgery 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, high street or 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

Benefits

• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible working and SMART working schemes
• Funded training and development
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family

Apply
If this sounds like you, please get in touch by applying for the role. Take a look at our history and vision via the company portal.

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.