Are you looking to join a team who are passionate about creating an exceptional experience for patients in modern, clean and comfortable surroundings? We are a positive and growing organisation delivering outstanding care. We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist at our Gillingham Surgical Centre (formally known as the Will Adams Treatment Centre).
This role is a full-time position, with the main hours being between Mon-Friday but there may be some requirement to work on a Saturday.
This role is ideal for someone who is keen to develop their skills by working alongside our experienced Ophthalmic Consultants to deliver an outstanding Cataract Service for patients.
Main duties of the job Reporting to our Outpatients Manager, you will be part of a small, forward-looking department with the latest ophthalmic equipment, including IOL Master 700 and the latest edition Humphrey Visual Field Analyser. Specialist areas offered include cataract surgery pathways, age-related macular degeneration assessment and treatment pathways, and ocular-plastic pathway.
We will be able to provide training for our Optometrist to be an integral part of our patients' cataract pathway, to provide a 1st pre-assessment appointment for patients, as well as to provide follow-up and routine appointments for our consultant-led elective ophthalmic services.
About us As a GOC registered Optometrist, you will have experience in the pre and post assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery alongside knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care provision and of ophthalmic disease.
In return you can expect:
A competitive salary range depending on experience
An extensive range of well-being and lifestyle benefits
25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
Free parking
Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme
Outstanding long-term career opportunities
Job description Job responsibilities For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.
Experience Essential
Experience in pre and post assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery.
Knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care provision and of ophthalmic disease.
Desirable
Additional experience in ophthalmic care.
Additional Criteria Essential
Current UK professional registration.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check required.
Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group
Address Beechings Way Gillingham Kent ME8 6AD
Employer's website Practice Plus Group Careers
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 a year, competitive salary.
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This role is a full-time position, with the main hours being between Mon-Friday but there may be some requirement to work on a Saturday.
This role is ideal for someone who is keen to develop their skills by working alongside our experienced Ophthalmic Consultants to deliver an outstanding Cataract Service for patients.
Main duties of the job Reporting to our Outpatients Manager, you will be part of a small, forward-looking department with the latest ophthalmic equipment, including IOL Master 700 and the latest edition Humphrey Visual Field Analyser. Specialist areas offered include cataract surgery pathways, age-related macular degeneration assessment and treatment pathways, and ocular-plastic pathway.
We will be able to provide training for our Optometrist to be an integral part of our patients' cataract pathway, to provide a 1st pre-assessment appointment for patients, as well as to provide follow-up and routine appointments for our consultant-led elective ophthalmic services.
About us As a GOC registered Optometrist, you will have experience in the pre and post assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery alongside knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care provision and of ophthalmic disease.
In return you can expect:
A competitive salary range depending on experience
An extensive range of well-being and lifestyle benefits
25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
Free parking
Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme
Outstanding long-term career opportunities
Job description Job responsibilities For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification.
Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) or willing to work towards ACT.
National Medicines Management Accreditation or equivalent.
Experience Essential
Experience in pre and post assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery.
Knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care provision and of ophthalmic disease.
Desirable
Additional experience in ophthalmic care.
Additional Criteria Essential
Current UK professional registration.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check required.
Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group
Address Beechings Way Gillingham Kent ME8 6AD
Employer's website Practice Plus Group Careers
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 a year, competitive salary.
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