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. We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist at our Gillingham Surgical Centre (formally known as the Will Adams Treatment Centre).
This role is a full-time position, with the main hours being between Mon-Friday but there may be some requirement to work on a Saturday.
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.
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.
We will be able to provide training for our Optometrist to be an integral part of our patients' cataract pathway, to 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.
About us
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.
In return you can expect:
* A competitive salary range depending on experience
* An extensive range of well-being and lifestyle benefits
* 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
* Free parking
* Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme
* Outstanding long-term career opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
* Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
* National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
* Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
* National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
* Experience in pre and post assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery.
* Knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care provision and of ophthalmic disease.
Desirable
* Additional experience in ophthalmic care.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Current UK professional registration.
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check required.
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Beechings Way
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 6AD
Employer's website
Practice Plus Group Careers
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 a year, competitive salary.
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