Optometrist

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-operative and post-operative assessments for cataract, refractive and other ophthalmology pathways
• Support patient consultations, examinations and follow-up appointments
• Document clinical findings accurately using electronic medical record systems
• Provide first-line clinical advice to patients and refer to a medical practitioner where required
• Work closely with consultants, doctors, nurses and wider clinical colleagues
• Support patient flow and appointment management within a busy clinical environment
• Follow clinical governance, CQC, infection prevention and safety procedures
• Participate in clinical audits, mandatory training and CPD as required
• Support out-of-hours or on-call cover where required by the service

Requirements

• Current GOC registration as a fully qualified Optometrist
• Ideally at least 2 years’ continuous GOC registration
• Experience working as an Optometrist in a hospital, refractive, high street or clinical setting
• Experience using patient administration systems or electronic medical records
• Good IT skills and excellent time management
• Strong communication skills and a patient-focused approach
• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Flexibility to work bank shifts when required

Preferred Qualifications

• IP qualification
• Experience in cataract, refractive, glaucoma or medical retina pathways
• YAG, medical retina or glaucoma co-management experience
• Previous experience within a private healthcare or high-volume clinical environment