Optometrist - Chandler's Ford

Key details

• Reports to: Practice Manager
• Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
• Hours: 39.25 hours per week
• Salary: based on 39.25 hours a week, £56,145 to £67,370, dependent on experience

Role purpose

To deliver high-quality eye care through professional clinical examinations, diagnosis and patient advice, ensuring excellent outcomes and experiences for patients.

The Optometrist will maintain the highest clinical and regulatory standards, work collaboratively with colleagues, and contribute to the growth and success of the practice.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens appointments and other associated appointment types, for example dry eye, as required according to appropriate qualifications and business needs.
• Practice according to the GOC regulations.
• Advise patients on visual health, including lifestyle factors and preventative care.
• Work closely with Dispensing Opticians and other support staff to ensure smooth patient journeys.
• Make appropriate clear recommendations, ensuring there is focus on benefits to the patient.
• Maintain contemporaneous, accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with professional and legal standards.
• Use and maintain knowledge of specialist diagnostic equipment (OCT, fundus camera, tonometry, visual fields, and similar).
• Stay up to date with Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Support practice growth through excellent patient care and effective communication.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality assurance processes.