Seeking a Hospital Optometrist to join our team at Gloucester, supporting cataract surgery and offering opportunities for development and learning.
As a Hospital Optometrist, you will be part of our 150-strong team, supporting cataract services across various clinics. You will have the opportunity to work with senior optometrists, develop advanced skills, and explore areas like Medical Retina and Glaucoma.
Key responsibilities include:
* Performing pre and post-operative assessments for cataract surgery patients
* Conducting pre-op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals
* Obtaining informed consent in a professional and ethical manner
* Participating in the on-call and weekend rota as needed
* Ensuring clinical areas are ready and equipment is checked
* Completing basic life support and manual handling training
* Collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team in clinic operations
We are looking for a qualified optometrist with current GOC registration, who is passionate about learning and has developed themselves with higher qualifications. Previous hospital optometry experience is not essential, as we provide full training.
Benefits include:
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service
* Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%)
* CPD provided internally
* Competitive pension and maternity benefits
* Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both)
* Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations, and DBS checks
* Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality
* Continuous training and development programme
* Paid travel expenses
SpaMedica is the UK's largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, with all our hospitals inspected by the CQC rated as 'Good' or 'Outstanding'. We have recently been awarded Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and candidates. Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve.
"Our patients matter to us. As the UK's largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you and by working with us, you can truly change people's lives."