Domiciliary Optometrist - Somerset, Devon & Dorset

Domiciliary Optometrist - Somerset, Devon & Dorset Role summary 

Company: Bournemouth 1 Specsavers Domiciliary

                                                                                                     

Role: Home Visit Optometrist Full time role at 40.00 hours per week                                                                                                                                                         

Salary: £70,000                                                                                                                                                   

Location: Somerset, Devon, Dorset (EX, TA, DT)

                                                                                                                 

Description:                                                                                                        

Specsavers Opticians are seeking to recruit a full time experienced GOC registered Optometrist.

                                                                 

Duties of the role will include:  

                                                                                         

• To carry out eye examinations in accordance with company procedures and NHS regulations.
• Prescribe, supply and fit appropriate spectacle lenses and contact lenses.
• To advise patients on appropriate use of spectacles, contact lenses as well as appropriate lighting     levels in relation to reading and writing.
• To refer patients to an Ophthalmologist eye specialist, where required.
• To maintain patient records to a professional standard.
• To maintain ongoing professional CPD.

                                                                       

Qualifications / skills required:

                                                                                         

• Full registration as an Optometrist with the GOC.
• Must have achieved core competencies as specified by the college of Optometrists and as approved by the GOC.
• Must have independent prescribing qualification.
• Must have College professional certificate in glaucoma (may consider if working towards).
• Hospital eye department experience necessary.
• PHD preferred.
• Must be of a confident and professional, yet friendly and approachable disposition.
• Must have excellent patient / customer care skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to demonstrate sound professional ethics.

 

To apply for this post, please forward your full CV with a covering letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for the post.

Closing date for applications: 14/05/2018