Overview
Job Title - Optometrist
Location - Glasgow City Centre
As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, Optical Express delivers exceptional patient care and outcomes. We are focused on continued investment in our people and technology.
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an optometrist to provide care to patients from our flagship clinic in Glasgow City Centre. You must be at least 2 years qualified on the GOC and have Independent Prescribing.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside experienced eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, and play a crucial role in delivering a diverse range of clinical eye care services to our patients.
At Optical Express, no two days are the same. Your role will be varied and may include the following responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* Pre and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients
* Provide clinical support to ophthalmologists during refractive surgery
* Part of the multi-disciplinary YAG capsulotomy service and delivery of these procedures
* Conduct Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations
* Communicate with and treat patients via telemedicine
* Provide clinical support to the hub administrative team where required
* In the referral triage team, review incoming referrals from optometrists, GPs and other primary care routes and allocate them to the most appropriate ophthalmology clinic
Your package
We are committed to providing optometrists with rewards and benefits that really make a difference. The benefits include:
* Market leading salary
* Salary enhancement through our Performance Pay scheme
* 33 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of service
* Pension Scheme
* Paid Professional Fees
* Indemnity Coverage
* Training, Sponsorship and Placement Assistance for further qualifications
* Access to Optical Express CET courses
* Complimentary or discounted Laser Eye Surgery, Intraocular Lens surgery or Lipiflow treatment
* Generous Optical Express Friends and Family Discount scheme
Full and part-time opportunities are available. Relocation allowances will be considered.
Qualifications
* IP Qualified
* GOC registered with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
* Independent Prescribing qualification
About Optical Express
Optical Express is committed to providing clinicians and patients alike with access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies from leading suppliers. Full refractive and cataract surgery training is provided and delivered by experienced clinicians, with day-to-day support from a professional team and guidance from the Clinical Services team.
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