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Clinical Optometrist

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting a Clinical Optometrist on a Permanent Part Time basis in Gateshead. This position is ideal for an Optometrist with 12 months of post-registration experience and current GOC registration.

Our Optometrists provide independent eye care and assess the need for cataract surgery, ensuring patients understand the associated risks and benefits while providing reassurance throughout their journey.

If successful, we will support your professional development and potentially offer YAG laser training, depending on site activity and available services.

Salary: £45,000 - £52,500pa
Location: Gateshead
Contract Type: Permanent Full or Part Time

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and counsel patients for cataract surgery, discussing expected outcomes.
  • Ensure patients understand the risks and benefits of surgery in a considerate manner.
  • Provide reassurance throughout the patient journey, from assessment to post-operative care.
  • Collaborate with medical staff for post-operative management.
  • Undertake YAG laser procedures with training.

As a Clinical Optometrist, you will work with a wider clinical team to deliver safe, effective, and efficient clinical care. Your primary responsibilities will focus on patient-centric care, providing independent eye care, and assessing the need for cataract surgery.

Who We Are Looking For:

  • A GOC registered Optometrist with at least 12 months of post-registration experience.
  • Motivated to develop with a keen interest in clinical optometry.
  • Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and a commitment to providing the highest quality of care.

Company Benefits

  • 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Buy and sell annual leave scheme.
  • Refer a friend scheme.
  • Company pension.
  • Company sick pay scheme.
  • Life assurance scheme.
  • Blue light Card with hundreds of discount and cashback options.
  • Performance reviews with a training and development plan.
  • Employee discounts portal.
  • Gym membership.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Tech scheme.

Interested, contact Carly at Service Care Solutions