Optometrist - Part-time

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Who are we?  </span></p>\n<p><br>Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing  outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery.  We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.    <br>We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the <br>country.  </p>\n<p><br>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 UK’s top 50 Best Workplaces™ for 2025. </p>\n<p><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Role overview </span> <br>We are looking for a new Optometrist to join our Whiteley site. This will be 24 hours over 3 days per week. 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.   </p>\n<p><br>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.       </p>\n<p><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">What skills and experience do I need?  </span></p>\n<p><br>You need to be a fully qualified optometrist (a MCOptom specialist 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.  </p>\n<p><br>Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous:  <br>• Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience   <br>• Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry  <br>• Capable of working in a high-volume clinical setting, seeing circa 20-22 patients per day  <br>• Experience of delivering consistently high standards of specialist optometric diagnostic tests using complex equipment.</p>\n<p>• The training and coaching of others   <br>• The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development   <br>• A competent user of computer systems and programmes   <br>• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format  <br>• A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required  <br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">What we’re offering  </span><br>• A salary of £72,100 pro rata <br>• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays   <br>• A company pension scheme   <br>• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7  well being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme.   <br>• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.   <br>• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients    <br>• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards <br><br>If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please <br>contact <a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[email protected]. </a></p>\n<p><br>Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.  </p>\n<p><br>At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.  </p>\n<p><br>Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, <br>disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.  </p>",
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