Optometrist
at Crome Opticians
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About this role
This Optometrist role at Crome Opticians in Leicester offers a comprehensive clinical experience. You will be responsible for conducting thorough eye examinations, diagnosing a wide range of ocular conditions, and expertly prescribing corrective lenses to meet diverse patient needs.
Your role involves making appropriate referrals to ophthalmology for further management, ensuring continuity of care. You will work collaboratively with the wider practice team, including dispensing opticians and support staff, to deliver exceptional patient service.
The patient demographic in Leicester is varied, presenting opportunities to serve a broad spectrum of ages and visual requirements. This position is ideal for an optometrist seeking to apply their clinical expertise within a community-focused optical setting.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Working as an Optometrist at Crome Opticians offers a supportive environment for professional growth. You can expect comprehensive CET/CPD support to maintain your GOC registration, with contributions towards your annual fees.
Crome Opticians encourages your career journey. Potential progression routes include advancing to a senior optometrist role, developing into a clinical lead, or exploring practice ownership opportunities.
Leicestershire provides a balanced lifestyle. The city offers excellent transport links and a vibrant cultural scene, complementing a typical high-street optometry work-life balance that values your time. You’ll find opportunities to develop your clinical skills within a community-focused practice.
Requirements
To excel as an Optometrist at Crome Opticians, Leicester, GOC registration is essential.
We require candidates to hold a BSc or MOptom in Optometry and have successfully completed a recognised pre-registration year.
Key clinical competencies include:
- Proficient sight testing for all age groups.
- Expertise in contact lens fitting and aftercare.
- Comprehensive fundus examination and OCT interpretation.
Strong patient communication skills are vital for building rapport and explaining findings clearly. Attention to detail ensures accurate record-keeping and patient care. The ability to engage in multidisciplinary teamwork with colleagues is also highly valued.
Additional qualifications that would be advantageous include:
- Independent prescribing.
- Glaucoma accreditation.
- WOPEC qualifications.