Job summary
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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
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- 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
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).
