Hospital Optometrist - Maidstone

Optometrist jobs, Optometrist vacancies in Maidstone, Kent.

Zest Optical are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist ophthalmology hospital to hire an Optometrist into their Maidstone clinic.

You will find an opportunity to be part of a diverse and ambitious clinical team, working in conjunction with a team of consultant Ophthalmologists, providing services to both NHS and private patients.

Optometrist – Role

• Specialist community based setting with access to hospital grade equipment
• Carry out examinations that are associated with refractive, cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgeries
• Run acute and follow up clinics post-surgery for all patients
• Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary
• Support of direct consultant access, peer support and robust clinical CPD program allowing continuous support
• 2-3 days/wk

Optometrist – Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive, high street or hospital environment
• Interest in providing further clinical services and supporting the wider NHS hospital network
• Additional accreditations and qualifications such as IP, glaucoma etc. are helpful

Optometrist – Salary

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE
• 33 days holiday inc. bank hols
• NHS discounts 
• Private enhanced health insurance 
• Free laser eye treatment and discount for friends & family

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

Contact: Kieran Lindley
Email: kieran.lindley@zestoptical.com
Telephone: 0114 287 0353