VC Bank Optometrist - #1661150

Optegra has an exciting job opportunity for a VC trained Bank Optometrist to join our friendly and supportive in our prestige private Whiteley Eye Hospital. This is a zero hour contract offering flexible shifts and pays up to £44 hourly rate dependent on experience.
Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.
Company Overview
At Optegra we work with inspiring, passionate and highly skilled teams with a common goal to deliver the highest standards of patient care. We’re a small company that does big things with a family feel and our people are at the heart of it. As a leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are the focus of everything we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.
Our business is growing, as we continue to provide treatments on behalf of the NHS as well as elective eye surgery. There has never been a better time to join Optegra!
Find out what it’s like to work here by watching the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-QblLUYzM
The Role
As 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 surgery, cataract, and medical retina procedures.
Run acute and follow up clinics postsurgery 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
What You’ll Need
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
If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.
You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/
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.
Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.