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Optometrist

Employer
Inspired Selections
Location
Maidenhead
Salary
£55,000
Closing date
3 Jul 2023

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Job Role
Optometrist
Sector
Multiple Practice
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

My client in the Maidenhead area, is part of a very highly recognised optical group with high standards and a strong presence in the local community with a very good reputation for quality and customer service.
They are now looking to take on a team player to work alongside the group of driven professionals with flexibility of working every Sunday and no Saturdays and your choice of day off in the week except Monday.
This practice has one of the most supportive teams whether that be from Optical Assistants through to Owners / Directors, there will always be someone to make you smile if you are feeling down! The Directors are all for progression whether you would like to further your professional knowledge with extra accreditation courses, which most of the Optometrists have done.

They have 5 test rooms, a mixture of short and long form rooms. Expected to use Phoropter head.
They have a comfortable 20-25-minute testing time and have an experienced support team who will take care of all the pre-testing for you.
The practice is fitted out with all the latest equipment coupled with it being a very comfortable environment to be in for both the client and the team.
Local shopping centre parking but team usually find free street parking nearby within 10/15 mins walk.

Size of team is 35 inc. Lab & admin staff and they all contribute to a working environment that is very friendly.
Trading Hours of practice is 9 till 5:30 with an hour lunch break every day.
OK, enough about the client, let’s look at the role.

Optometrist Position

They are the major opticians in the Maidenhead area and servicing both private and NHS clients and offering a good range of lenses and frames to suit all budgets. They now require a GOC registered optometrist to test to 20-25 minutes and comfortable occasionally doing contact lens work.
They have good public transport links and parking is discounted at £4 pd or on street parking within brisk walking distance, or if you prefer to let someone else do the driving, good public transport links are available.
*There is NO Saturday working but must be flexible to work Sundays, (your choice of your second day of between Tuesday and Friday).

Responsibilities of the Optometrist

The role will be delivering eye tests to a high standard with some contact lens work undertaken. You will be expected to make recommendations to patients who will then be passed on to the support team in your handover.

There is some pre-reg supervision responsibilities in the absence of the primary supervisor.

Requirements of the Optometrist

You will be GOC registered and full CET accredited and have sound clinical skills and strong commercial awareness.
They are open to all levels of experience as long as you are eligible to supervise. Being commercial aware and solid clinical skills are a pre-requisite. You will have a friendly and personable demeanour and strong personal work ethic. A customer focused approach to your work and the ability to build a strong rapport with customers and colleagues alike.

Compensation for the Optometrist

They are offering a competitive salary package with a basic of up to £55,000 basic, DOE, and a good bonus scheme in place of around £6,000 pa achievable to further enhance your earnings potential and all professional fees paid. You will also have the opportunity for ongoing personal development.

What happens next?

Once applied, one of the experienced team at Inspired Selections will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail.
They will also go over your previous experience from your CV and your current situation to make sure you have the relevant experience and match what the client is looking for.
Once discussed, leave it to us and we will arrange the meeting for you

To apply for this opportunity, VAC-32454:
– Call Rueel at Inspired Selections on 0121 778 6999
– Upload your C.V to www.inspiredselections.co.uk
– SMS your Name and Availability for a call to 07537417722

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