Optometrist
at Costco Optical
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About this role
At Costco Optical, Harborough, you will deliver comprehensive eye care as a valued member of our optical team. This role involves conducting thorough eye examinations, diagnosing a range of ocular conditions, and prescribing appropriate corrective lenses and treatments. You will also be responsible for identifying and making referrals to ophthalmology when necessary.
You will serve a diverse member demographic in the Lutterworth area, providing expert advice and ensuring optimal vision health. This position offers the opportunity to practice optometry within a supportive, professional setting, contributing to the high standards of care recognised across Costco Optical.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Working as an Optometrist at Costco Optical in Harborough offers a structured framework for your professional growth. You'll benefit from support for continued professional development (CPD), covering your GOC registration fees and access to funding for further training.
This role provides clear career progression pathways. Whether you are a newly qualified practitioner seeking to build experience or aim for a senior optometrist or clinical lead position, opportunities are present.
The Lutterworth location in Harborough offers a pleasant working environment, contributing to an improved work-life balance. Costco's model typically facilitates a predictable working schedule, aligning with typical high-street optometry expectations. This allows for consistent personal time alongside your professional commitments.
Requirements
To excel as an Optometrist at Costco Optical in Harborough, you will require full GOC registration. Essential qualifications include a BSc or MOptom in Optometry, successfully completed via a recognised university programme, and completion of the pre-registration year.
Key clinical skills expected encompass comprehensive sight testing, proficient contact lens fitting and aftercare, thorough fundus examination, and the ability to effectively interpret OCT results.
Furthermore, strong patient communication and attention to detail are paramount. The ability to engage in multidisciplinary teamwork is also vital for collaborative patient care.
Additional qualifications considered advantageous for this role include independent prescribing, glaucoma accreditation, and completion of WOPEC-accredited modules.