Optometrist
Posted 5 days ago
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
*Overview*
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We are seeking a skilled Optometrist to join our team in providing exceptional eye care services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and a strong background in senior care.
*Duties & Responsibilities*
· Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
· Communicate with patients to get detailed case histories
· Examine eyes of patients of all ages in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the College of Optometrists and the General Optical Council
· Use specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing
· Issue prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses
· Fit and check prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects
· Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters
· Offer help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses
· Write referral communications to doctors as required in line with legal guidelines
· Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions
· Meet sales targets with regard to selling spectacles & contact lenses
· Perform core administrative functions in line with GDPR best practice
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to perform any other duties deemed reasonable by the directors or practice manager
*Knowledge and skills*
* Computer Savvy
* Strong communication & listening skills
* Customer service skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Organised & attention to detail
*Education & Experience*
CET statutory requirement completed
You must be a qualified Optometrist with a degree in Optometry and be a member of the General Optical Council
Be able to demonstrate industry knowledge and experience of providing excellent care and service
Previous experience in retail or customer service
The ideal candidate will be a clinically minded individual with good time management skills and excellent attention to detail. This role would suit a strong team player with a proven track record who is able to confidently offer advice to their peers and share your clinical expertise with the teams you work with.
Pay starting from £65,000 Per Annum (Based on Experience) with an additional performance bonus & employee benefits.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £65,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Store discount
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Shrewsbury
Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.
We are seeking a skilled Optometrist to join our team in providing exceptional eye care services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and a strong background in senior care.
*Duties & Responsibilities*
· Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
· Communicate with patients to get detailed case histories
· Examine eyes of patients of all ages in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the College of Optometrists and the General Optical Council
· Use specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing
· Issue prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses
· Fit and check prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects
· Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters
· Offer help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses
· Write referral communications to doctors as required in line with legal guidelines
· Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions
· Meet sales targets with regard to selling spectacles & contact lenses
· Perform core administrative functions in line with GDPR best practice
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to perform any other duties deemed reasonable by the directors or practice manager
*Knowledge and skills*
* Computer Savvy
* Strong communication & listening skills
* Customer service skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Organised & attention to detail
*Education & Experience*
CET statutory requirement completed
You must be a qualified Optometrist with a degree in Optometry and be a member of the General Optical Council
Be able to demonstrate industry knowledge and experience of providing excellent care and service
Previous experience in retail or customer service
The ideal candidate will be a clinically minded individual with good time management skills and excellent attention to detail. This role would suit a strong team player with a proven track record who is able to confidently offer advice to their peers and share your clinical expertise with the teams you work with.
Pay starting from £65,000 Per Annum (Based on Experience) with an additional performance bonus & employee benefits.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £65,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Store discount
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Shrewsbury