Job summary
We are looking for a new Bank Optometrist to join our Hertfordshire site.
Optometrists play a vital role at Newmedica. They run both the pre and post operative clinics and triage patients. They operate a full range of diagnostic equipment to make clinical assessments and will analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results including identifying new or deteriorating eye conditions.
They provide advice to patients as well as explaining procedures. The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Optometrists need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease.
The Optometrist role at Newmedica offers a modern hospital-based environment with opportunities for clinical learning. Our patients have a variety of interesting clinical cases which offer more complex decision-making scenarios. This is therefore a great role for a qualified Optometrist looking for personal development and to expand their professional horizons.
Main duties of the job
You need to be a fully qualified optometrist (aMCOptomspecialist optometry degree, or BSc(hons) in Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry or equivalent qualification is essential) and you need a current registration with the General Optical Council.
Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous:
- Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience
- Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry
- Capable of working in a high-volume clinical setting, seeing circa 18-22 patients per day
- Experience of delivering consistently high standards of specialist optometric diagnostic tests using complex equipment.
- The training and coaching of others
- The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development
- A competent user of computer systems and programmes
- An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format
- A good team player happy to jump in and support others when required
About us
Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostictestingand eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.
We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country.
We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what it's like to work here, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third-year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UKs top 50 Best Workplaces for 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
The Optometrist provides the primary clinical review and diagnosis for patients seen in a clinic. They recommend an appropriate course of treatment based on best practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
To explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible side effects to patients, some of which may be distressed or confused.
Administrative Duties
Professional Duties
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
The Optometrist provides the primary clinical review and diagnosis for patients seen in a clinic. They recommend an appropriate course of treatment based on best practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
To explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible side effects to patients, some of which may be distressed or confused.
Administrative Duties
Professional Duties
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enjoys the routine and rhythm of a process driven environment.
- Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation and delegation.
- Committed to deliver consistently high standards of specialist optometric diagnostic tests using complex equipment.
- Applies analytical and logical thinking to verify expected outcomes.
- Seeks continuous professional development.
- Self-motivated to provide an excellent level of communication and individual care for patients.
- Comfortable making a significant contribution, including teaching and training, in a small multi-disciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry required.
- Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerised systems for data input/output and review.
- Capable of seeing 20-22 patients during a clinic day.
Qualifications
Essential
- MCOptom specialist optometry degree, or BSc(Hons) in Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry or equivalent qualification essential.
- Independent prescribing (IP) qualification.
- Additional postgraduate specialist or equivalent experience required i.e. Higher Certificate in Glaucoma
- Current registration with General Optical Council essential.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enjoys the routine and rhythm of a process driven environment.
- Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation and delegation.
- Committed to deliver consistently high standards of specialist optometric diagnostic tests using complex equipment.
- Applies analytical and logical thinking to verify expected outcomes.
- Seeks continuous professional development.
- Self-motivated to provide an excellent level of communication and individual care for patients.
- Comfortable making a significant contribution, including teaching and training, in a small multi-disciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry required.
- Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerised systems for data input/output and review.
- Capable of seeing 20-22 patients during a clinic day.
Qualifications
Essential
- MCOptom specialist optometry degree, or BSc(Hons) in Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry or equivalent qualification essential.
- Independent prescribing (IP) qualification.
- Additional postgraduate specialist or equivalent experience required i.e. Higher Certificate in Glaucoma
- Current registration with General Optical Council essential.
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).
