Optometrist

Job summary

Are you an experienced Optometrist looking for your next challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our professional and experienced multidisciplinary team at our Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet. You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills to our ophthalmology service. We offer high quality treatment, deliver excellent clinical care As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. The ophthalmology department is a small, forward looking, friendly department, equipped with the latest ophthalmic equipment including IOL Master 700, Heidelberg OCT and latest edition Humphrey Visual Field Analyser. Medical notes are recorded on Medisoft/Medisite and all ophthalmic machines are integrated into the computer network. Would you like to join us from outside the local area? There is a generous relocation package available.   To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact rebecca.stevens@practiceplusgroup.comin our friendly resourcing team, or call 07753313395.  Rebecca will also be happy to arrange an informal call with one of the team should you wish to speak with them ahead of making a formal application.  

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• work within the surgical outpatient clinics and the perioperative area contributing to the effective running of all clinics
• ensure completion of accurate information and assessment within the patient electronic record and Medisoft
• have the ability to manage themselves, and their workload, both individually and as a team member
• support the development of the nurse led pre-admission clinics, using appropriate information systems and ensuring compliance with best practice, within an appropriate regulatory frameworks and professional guidance
• provide information/data to the Consultant Ophthalmologists and the Ophthalmology Lead according to patient needs, audit and quality requirements
• assist in any investigation into any concern or complaint raised and provide a written response to the Consultant Ophthalmologist or Lead Ophthalmology Nurse if requested. Be able to suggest and take corrective action to prevent further re-occurrence if applicable

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. As a CQC Good rated hospital we believe in developing and nurturing our people. We want team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life. 

About us

We are looking for enthusiastic Optometrists of all levels to join our Team. Those with basic training, Optometrists with higher qualifications and Optometrists keen to undertake further qualifications in specialist areas whilst working with us at Practice Plus Group Shepton Mallet. Specialist areas offered at the unit include Cataract Surgery Pathways, Glaucoma Assessment and Treatment Pathways, and we are currently developing Age Related Macular Degeneration Pathways.You will be GOC registered. We would also like to consider candidates with Professional Certificate in Glaucoma to see glaucoma follow up patients, and those with Professional Certificate in Medical Retina to run AMD clinics.   In turn we will support you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. Well help you be the best you can be. When youre part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Optometrist looking for your next challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our professional and experienced multidisciplinary team at our Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet. You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills to our ophthalmology service. We offer high quality treatment, deliver excellent clinical care As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. The ophthalmology department is a small, forward looking, friendly department, equipped with the latest ophthalmic equipment including IOL Master 700, Heidelberg OCT and latest edition Humphrey Visual Field Analyser. Medical notes are recorded on Medisoft/Medisite and all ophthalmic machines are integrated into the computer network. Would you like to join us from outside the local area? There is a generous relocation package available.   To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact rebecca.stevens@practiceplusgroup.comin our friendly resourcing team, or call 07753313395.  Rebecca will also be happy to arrange an informal call with one of the team should you wish to speak with them ahead of making a formal application.  

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Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).