Optometrist

Part Time Hospital Optometrist (3 days a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday)£65-£70,000 (Pro Rata 27.5 hours 75%) Southampton Our private eye hospital client has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Optometrist to join their amazing and supportive team in their Hampshire Eye Hospital. Ideally they are looking for an Optometrist to commit to working 3 days a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Experience in NHS and vision correction is preferred but not essential.BenefitsSome of the benefits include, but are by no means limited to: Generous pay and bonus, reviewed annually this role pays Band 6 equivalent dependent on experience Generous matched pension contributions 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays SMART working schemes because we believe in work life balance Funded training and development because we believe in our people Discounts on retails, social activities, etc. 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 wellbeingDuties And ResponsibilitiesAs 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, cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgeries. Run acute and follow up clinics post-surgery for all patients. 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.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