Optometrist
- Employer
- Prospect Health
- Location
- Croydon
- Salary
- 50000.00 - 55000.00 per Annum
- Closing date
- 12 Feb 2025
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- Job Role
- Optometrist
- Sector
- Independent Practice
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Optometrist role at an independent practice, full time, base salary up to 55,000, plus bonus, in Croydon, South London.
A highly regarded, independent practice in New Addington are looking for a self-assured Optometrist to join their friendly team as soon as possible, due to high levels of patient demand.
Superb facilities including a Phoropter, Octomap and OCT scanner recently refurbished, updated and refitted. Computerised records aid ease and efficiency.
An experienced individual is preferred as sole testing is required. However the highly supportive environment would welcome a confident, newly qualified Optometrist.
Career progression opportunities can be expected with fantastic opportunities for clinical development and MECs accredited, along with personalised training plans you can enjoy a great deal of clinical engagement from the outset.
It is essential that there is an ability to manage communication confidently, clearly and respectfully. The mixed demographic of patients places emphasis on candidates overall levels of interpersonal skills.
A level of flexibility may be required, as occasional cover may be expected at a nearby stores 1 day per week. Must be happy working Saturdays .
This is a wonderful opening for a self-assured and capable applicant to join a superb self-disposed team of excellent management and dispensing opticians, with excellent working conditions.
Register interest ASAP to avoid disappointment!
Commutable distance from the local train station with parking available too.
Key Duties
- Sole testing of up to 15 patients per day with flexibility offered for recently qualified candidates and ongoing support via clinical care Whatsapp group in case you need a quick second opinion etc!
- 30 minute test time plus pre-screening to enable high quality patient care
- Occasional cover at surrounding stores to cover holidays etc but only very limited aspect of the role
- 9:30am-6pm with 30 minute lunch break (40hours week)
- Essential Saturday Work and day off provided mid week
Package and Benefits
- 20 days Holiday, plus bank
- Pension Scheme
- Opportunities for support in becoming MECs and Independent Prescribing accredited
- GOC fees covered
- Generous Bonus Scheme
- Highly supportive independent environment
- Sundays off
Key Skills, Qualifications and Client Requirements
- A confident, preferably experienced Optometrist but application are welcomes from candidates all levels of experience
- Minor Eye Condition Service Accreditation would be advantageous
- Occasional cover of surrounding stores
- Right to work in the UK
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.
Please attach a copy of your most up to date CV to any emails sent for ease.
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.
- Website
- http://www.prospect-health.com/
- Telephone
- 01423 813452
- Location
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2nd Floor
Clarendon House
Victoria Avenue
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 1JD
GB
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