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Optometrist J153892

Employer
Prospect Health
Location
Darlington
Salary
45000.00 - 65000.00 per Annum
Closing date
1 Sep 2022

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Job Role
Optometrist
Sector
Domiciliary
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Superb opportunity to join one of the UK's market leaders in Domiciliary eye care for as they are looking for a caring, enthusiastic Optometrist to join their team covering the Darlington area.

There is a real community focus to the role and will be mainly based out of nursing/care homes, providing eye care to those patients who are unable to travel for their routine eye test and as such will really appeal to an Optometrist who has caring for those within the community and the belief that nobody should be forgotten when it comes to their eye health at the core of what they do.

Full support will be received from your line manager & Head Office, with your diary pre-planned in advance so you know what your schedule is prior to the working day.

You will be supported at all times by an experienced Dispensing Optician or Optical Assistant, with all equipment provided and a fully paperless patient management system & records.

Options for both full or part-time are available, with days available from Monday-Friday with no weekend and evening work offering a work-life balance that is a real scarcity in Optics.

This role offers a fantastic remuneration package as well as flexible working hours, alongside a really rewarding day-day job and would suit an Optometrist keen to make a real difference to peoples lives.

Key Duties

Domiciliary role working predominately out of nursing homes
Generally working within local postcodes and aim to keep your territory within 40 miles of your home address to minimise travelling times
Flexible full or part-time days available generally working from 8:30am-5:30pm with days available from Monday-Friday
Supported at all times by a Dispensing Optician or experienced Optical Assistant allowing you to focus on the patient and test
Further support from Head Office and Lead Optoms/Dispensers who are on hand at all times
All equipment provided and operating a paperless record system
Exceptional levels of autonomy and professional freedom
Ethical service operating in the patients best interests and have strict infection control guidelines for both yours and the patients safety & well-being
Multiple options for development and progression including into Lead roles or support through clinical courses

Package and Benefits

Market leading basic salary which is fully negotiable depending upon experience
Rewarding bonus structure
Professional fees paid
Monday-Friday only role - No weekends!
5 weeks holidays + bank holidays (33 total)
Company sick pay after 1 years service
E-learning & well-being platforms available from Day 1

Key Skills, Qualifications and Client Requirements

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
Registered with the GOC
NHS/OPL registered

What Happens Next?

Please click the 'Apply' button to find out more about this role. The consultant looking after this vacancy will contact you at a convenient time to share further details on about the opportunity.

All interaction will be in complete confidence, without obligation and we will NOT send your details to any practice unless you give us your permission.

If you wish to talk to us in person about this job or any other suitable jobs, please email us on optical@prospect-health.com or call our Optometry team on 01423 813452.

Please attach a copy of your most up to date CV to any emails sent for ease.


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Company

http://www.prospect-health.com/optical-jobs

http://www.prospect-health.com/optometrist-jobs

Prospect Health is a market leading specialist in the provision of professional recruitment solutions within the UK Optical Sector. 

We are a full service consultancy providing both permanent and locum solutions that are underpinned by an advisory service drawing on thirty years plus industry experience across specialist health disciplines.

Partnered with some of the UK’s leading independent practices and some of the industry’s most recognisable brands, we are able to offer an excellent choice of job opportunity. We work hard to find you the most suitable role for your individual needs. We have also won awards for our honesty and integrity.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01423 813452
Location
2nd Floor
Clarendon House
Victoria Avenue
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 1JD
United Kingdom

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