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 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 perform a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures and clinical assessments, working autonomously and making clinical decisions using own judgement and initiative.
To analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results.
To identify new or deteriorating conditions and carry out relevant tests and refer to a Consultant or Non-Consultant Doctor, as appropriate.
To advise patients on the appropriate care for their eye conditions.
To explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible side effects to patients, some of which may be distressed or confused.
To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To ensure that evidence based clinical standards of care to patients are achieved.
To ensure the delivery of agreed quality standards, taking any necessary action to remedy shortcomings in services that contribute to patient care.
To be responsible for ensuring the safe use of specialist equipment.
Administrative Duties
To keep accurate patient health records, including archiving and other requirements of record keeping, and write to GPs and other professionals regarding patient progress and outcomes.
To support senior staff in the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents, ensuring that any investigations are thorough and that action plans are completed to enable lessons to be learned and shared.
To ensure that infection risks are identified and acted on.
To assist in the management of other clinic staff, including improvement of poor performers and discipline of staff, as required and in line with Newmedica's policies.
To participate in staff recruitment, induction and appraisal of staff, as required and in line with Newmedica's policies.
Professional Duties
To work within the requirements of the code of practice and standard of the College of Optometrists and General Optical Council.
To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Governance.
To participate in training and development of clinical and other groups of staff.
To actively participate in the appraisal process.
To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
* 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
* 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
* MCOptom specialist optometry degree, or BSc(Hons) in Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry or equivalent qualification essential.
* 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.
Newmedica Eye Clinic - Welwyn Garden City
Depending on experienceup to £425 per day depending on experience
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part‑time
Reference number
E0325-25-0060
Job locations
Newmedica Eye Clinic - Welwyn Garden City
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