Hospital Optometrist - Essex/London Border

OptometristEssex (South East England)Reference: ZOP3925
  • Specialist Ophthalmology Clinic
  • Covering North / East London and Essex Border
  • Triage Patients From Home on Non-Clinic Days
  • 3 Days/wk
  • Up to £76,000 + £7,200 Travel FTE

Optometrist jobs, Optometrist vacancies around the North + East London & Essex border.

Zest Optical are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist ophthalmology clinic to hire an Optometrist into their team covering North + East London & Essex border.

You will find an opportunity to be part of a diverse and ambitious clinical team of Ophthalmic Technicians, Optometrists, Independent Prescribers, Specialty Doctors, led by the team of consultant Ophthalmologists, providing services to both NHS and private patients.

Optometrist – Role

  • Specialist community based outpatient setting with access to hospital grade equipment
  • Clinic days will be spent providing specialist clinical care covering a variety of eye health diseases
  • Non clinic days are spent working from home offering triage services to patients  
  • Support of direct consultant across, peer support and robust clinical CPD program allowing continuous support
  • 3 days / week (Mon, Thu & Fri)
  • Locations include Walthamstow, Canary Wharf, Ilford, Romford & Basildon

Optometrist – Requirements

  • Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
  • An ability to remain calm and balanced in a busy clinical environment
  • Interest in providing further clinical services and supporting the wider NHS hospital network
  • Experience in a hospital setting is an advantage for a quicker transition, although support can be provided if required
  • Additional accreditations in glaucoma, cataracts and IP are helpful

Optometrist – Salary

  • Salary up to £76,000 (FTE)
  • £7,200 travel allowance (FTE)
  • 35 days holiday 
  • Pension scheme 
  • NHS discounts 
  • Private health insurance 

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Sam Bowden using the ‘Apply’ link as soon as possible.

Contact: Sam Bowden
Email: sam.bowden@zestbusinessgroup.com
Telephone: 0114 229 1673