Optometrist - Pontypridd

Optometrist - Pontypridd Role summary

Location : Pontypridd and Treorchy 

                                                                                                     

Role: Optometrist Full time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Why choose Specsavers Pontypridd?

• The ability to work in the larger Pontypridd store and the smaller Treorchy store
• Both stores have the latest equipment
• The Optometrist director frequently works between the stores himself, allowing frequent support
• The ability to support Pre-Reg
• Support and encouragement of undertaking EOS courses
• WECS support
• GOC fees paid

                                                                 

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 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.

For more information or to apply, please contact Connor Willingham at Specsavers Recruitment Services on 01566 771 881 or email connor.willingham@specsavers.com.