Optometrist

at  SpaMedica

Role: Hospital Optometrist
Location: Liverpool
Hours: 37.5 hours over 5 days, to include 1 in 4 Saturdays per month / Part time considered
Salary: £52,488 - £59,987

LOOKING FOR A NEW DIRECTION IN YOUR OPTOMETRY CAREER?

SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team at Liverpool.
As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you.
You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too.
If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

As a Hospital Optometrist, you will:

• Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients.
• Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals.
• Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner.
• Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed.
• Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics.
• Complete basic life support and manual handling training.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic.