Optegra has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Refractive Optometrist to join our team, working across our Hampshire and Surrey hospitals. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs.
Company Overview
Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times.
Benefits
* Generous salary up to £75K FTE depending on experience
* Generous matched pension contributions
* 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Flexible working and SMART working schemes
* Funded training and development
* Celebrating your anniversaries
* Annual STAR awards
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
* Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
The Role
As an integral part of a multidisciplinary team working alongside consultants, you will be required to carry out pre and post‑operative consultations, assessing the suitability of patients for treatment.
Responsibilities
* Carry out examinations associated with cataract surgery
* Run acute and follow‑up clinics post surgery for patients, documenting findings in the electronic medical record systems
* Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital
* Provide first‑line clinical advice and refer to a medical practitioner if necessary
* Ensure awareness of the uses, safety precautions, and handling of equipment within the clinical competency framework
* Ensure awareness of CQC policies and updates, attending all mandatory update courses
Requirements
* Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist
* Extensive experience as an optometrist in refractive, high street or hospital environment
* Experience using patient administration systems and electronic medical record systems
* Experience working to conversion targets and other KPIs within Vision Correction
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