Optometrist ACES

Aces Eyeclinic; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care clinic in Fakenham is seeking an experienced optometrist to undertake pre and post-operative consultations, supervise glaucoma care, and support ophthalmologists. Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for patient care. Opportunities for flexible working, professional development, and working with state-of-the-art technology are provided.

Benefits

£5,000 relocation package

Flexible working opportunities

Comprehensive professional development programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience required.
• Keen to undertake higher qualifications in glaucoma.
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking pre and post-operative consultations for cataract patients.
• Overseeing glaucoma care as part of a virtual ophthalmology service.
• Providing clinical support to ophthalmologists.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Minimum 3 years post qualification experience

Higher qualifications in glaucoma

Job description

Location – Fakenham

Salary – Up to £70,000 with a £5,000 relocation package

ACES is an independent provider of NHS eye care outpatient and surgical services that are delivered in the community. Working with state of the art technologies, we support the NHS, providing patients with the highest standards of clinical care. We provide a range of services including: Cataract, YAG Laser Treatment, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics and General Ophthalmology.

Your role will include:

• Undertaking pre and post-operative consultations for our cataract surgery patients.
• Overseeing glaucoma care as part of a virtual ophthalmology led service.
• Providing clinical support to our ophthalmologists in general and oculoplastic clinics.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
• Be keen to undertake higher qualifications in glaucoma.
• Be passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Be articulate, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be confident and organised.
• Be happy to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Flexible working available to include full and part time opportunities.

Your role will be similar to that of a hospital optometrist, undertaken in a community setting, in a modern clinic, working with state of the art technology.

Whether you are recently qualified or already vastly experienced, currently have or aspire to have higher level qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We have a comprehensive and rolling professional development programme, so even if you have no previous experience in an ophthalmology clinic setting, we will work with you to enhance and develop your skill set as part of a multi-disciplinary eye care team. All clinicians are fully supported by our on hand clinical services team of experienced eye care professionals and excellent local support teams.