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Optometrist- Emersons Green and Devizes Full-time 37.5 hrs per week. 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. There will also be on-call rota
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Main duties of the job
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.
This role is ideal for someone who is keen 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 to 1st consultation appointment to list the patients for surgery, as well as to provide follow up and routine appointments for our consultant led elective ophthalmic services.
About us
You will be a GOC registered Optometrist, with:
experience in the pre and post assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care provision and knowledge of Ophthalmic disease Be able to independently prescribe and skills to deliver first appointments on a cataract pathway.
What you can expect in return
- A competitive base salary of £70,000.
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days + Bank holidays
- Private pension with employee and employer contributions.
- CPD days
- Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact Thomas.Quirke@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.
We will contact all shortlisted candidates 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
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT
Optometrist- Emersons Green and Devizes Full-time 37.5 hrs per week. 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. There will also be on-call rota
Take a virtual tour of Emerson's Green
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT
Optometrist- Emersons Green and Devizes Full-time 37.5 hrs per week. 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. There will also be on-call rota
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
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 (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (opens in a new window).
