Optometrist

Practice Plus Group

The closing date is 31 October 2024

Job summary

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+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

Are you looking to join a team who are passionate about creating an exceptional experience for patients in modern, clean and comfortable surroundings? We are a positive and growing organisation delivering outstanding care come and join us. We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist at our Gillingham Surgical Centre (formally known as the Will Adams Treatment Centre)

This role is a full-time position, with the main hours being between Mon-Friday but there may be some requirement to work on a Saturday.

This role is ideal for someone who is keen to develop their skills by working alongside our experienced Ophthalmic Consultants to deliver an outstanding Cataract Service for patients.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to our Outpatients Manager, you will be part of a small, forward-looking department with the latest ophthalmic equipment, including IOL Master 700 and the latest edition Humphrey Visual Field Analyser. Specialist areas offered include cataract surgery pathways, age related macular degeneration assessment and treatment pathways and ocular-plastic pathway.

We will be able to provide training for our Optometrist to be an integral part of our patients cataract pathway, to be able provide a 1st pre-assessment appointment for patients, as well as to provide follow up and routine appointments for our consultant led elective ophthalmic services.

About us

As a GOC registered Optometrist, you will have experience in the pre and post assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery alongside knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care provision and of ophthalmic disease.

In return you can expect:
  • A competitive salary range depending on experience
    • An extensive range of well-being and lifestyle benefits
    • 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
    • Free parking
    • Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme
    • Outstanding long-term career opportunities

Date posted

01 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,000 to £600,000 a year Competitive salary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

7373_2

Job locations

Beechings Way

Gillingham

Kent

ME8 6AD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
  • Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
  • National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Beechings Way

Gillingham

Kent

ME8 6AD


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Beechings Way

Gillingham

Kent

ME8 6AD


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner

Sarah Melder

sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

+447580018698

Date posted

01 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,000 to £600,000 a year Competitive salary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

7373_2

Job locations

Beechings Way

Gillingham

Kent

ME8 6AD


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