Job summary
Are you looking to join a team who are passionate about creating an exceptional experience for patients in modern, clean and comfortable surroundings? We are a positive and growing organisation delivering outstanding care come and join us. We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist at our Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emerson's Green and Devizes Hospital.
This role is a full-time position, working between our Emerson's Green and Devizes Hospital with the main hours being between Mon-Friday but there may be some requirement to work on a Saturday. The salary for this role is up to 60,000 per annum depending on experience.
About the role
Reporting to our Outpatients Manager, you will be part of a small, forward-looking department with the latest ophthalmic equipment, including IOL Master 700 and the latest edition Humphrey Visual Field Analyser. Specialist areas offered include cataract surgery pathways, age related macular degeneration assessment and treatment pathways and ocular-plastic pathway.
Take a virtual tour of Emerson's Green
Main duties of the job
This role is ideal for someone who iskeen to develop their skills by working alongside our experienced Ophthalmic Consultants to deliver an outstanding Cataract Service for patients. We will be able to provide training for our Optometrist to be an integral part of our patients cataract pathway, to be able provide a 1st pre-assessment appointment for patients, as well as to provide follow up and routine appointments for our Consultant led elective ophthalmic services.
As a GOC registered Optometrist, you will have experience in the pre and post assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery alongside knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care provision and of ophthalmic disease.
About us
Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. Our facilities are modern, employing the latest technology with friendly and professional staff. We have strong control processes to ensure we maintain high standards of hygiene and above all, were passionate about giving our patients the best possible care and helping them feel better, faster.
When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. Well help you be the best you can be.
We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.
To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected]in our friendly resourcing team.
We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking to join a team who are passionate about creating an exceptional experience for patients in modern, clean and comfortable surroundings? We are a positive and growing organisation delivering outstanding care come and join us. We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist at our Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emerson's Green and Devizes Hospital.
This role is a full-time position, working between our Emerson's Green and Devizes Hospital with the main hours being between Mon-Friday but there may be some requirement to work on a Saturday. The salary for this role is up to 60,000 per annum depending on experience.
About the role
Reporting to our Outpatients Manager, you will be part of a small, forward-looking department with the latest ophthalmic equipment, including IOL Master 700 and the latest edition Humphrey Visual Field Analyser. Specialist areas offered include cataract surgery pathways, age related macular degeneration assessment and treatment pathways and ocular-plastic pathway.
Take a virtual tour of Emerson's Green
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified and registered optometrist with ophthalmology, outpatient and pre-assessment experience
- Independent Prescribing Certificate
- Physical examination training and skills
- To be registered with the appropriate professional body
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in optometry within the specialism of ophthalmology - pre- and post-assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery
Desirable
- Qualified and registered optometrist with ophthalmology, outpatient and pre-assessment experience
- Independent Prescribing Certificate
- Physical examination training and skills
- To be registered with the appropriate professional body
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in optometry within the specialism of ophthalmology - pre- and post-assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery
Experience
Essential
- Qualified and registered optometrist with ophthalmology, outpatient and pre-assessment experience
- Independent Prescribing Certificate
- Physical examination training and skills
- To be registered with the appropriate professional body
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in optometry within the specialism of ophthalmology - pre- and post-assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery
Desirable
- Qualified and registered optometrist with ophthalmology, outpatient and pre-assessment experience
- Independent Prescribing Certificate
- Physical examination training and skills
- To be registered with the appropriate professional body
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in optometry within the specialism of ophthalmology - pre- and post-assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Qualified and registered optometrist with ophthalmology, outpatient and pre-assessment experience
- Independent Prescribing Certificate
- Physical examination training and skills
- To be registered with the appropriate professional body
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in optometry within the specialism of ophthalmology - pre- and post-assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery
Desirable
- Qualified and registered optometrist with ophthalmology, outpatient and pre-assessment experience
- Independent Prescribing Certificate
- Physical examination training and skills
- To be registered with the appropriate professional body
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in optometry within the specialism of ophthalmology - pre- and post-assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
The Brooms
Emersons Green
Bristol
Bristol
BS16 7FH