Optometrist
at D I Blow Opticians (Ilkeston)
Here at the Federation, we don't rely on advertised vacancies. We talk to employers and really understand what kind of people would thrive within their business.
This is an example of a role within this practice. If it matches what you're looking for, we can approach the business directly, explore current or future opportunities, and position you for roles that may never reach the open market.
Opportunities within practices like this often arise through growth, team changes, or performance needs rather than public advertising. We regularly support candidates into roles here by proactively opening conversations based on what they want.
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About this role
An opportunity may exist for an Optometrist to join an optical practice environment similar to D I Blow Opticians (Ilkeston), serving the local community in Erewash. In this type of role, you would typically undertake comprehensive eye examinations, analyse patient vision and eye health, and diagnose a range of ocular conditions. This would involve prescribing appropriate corrective lenses and managing common eye complaints. Referrals to ophthalmology services would be made when necessary for further specialist investigation. The Optometrist works collaboratively with dispensing opticians and support staff to ensure a high standard of patient care and service delivery within the practice team.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is support for your ongoing professional development. This typically includes contributions towards GOC registration fees and funding for Continuing Education and Training (CET) or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes. Career progression routes might include opportunities to develop into a senior optometrist role, a clinical lead position, or potentially explore practice ownership. Working within a community setting like Erewash can offer a stable work-life balance, often characteristic of high-street optometry, allowing for predictable working hours and local engagement.