Optometrist

Swindon, United Kingdom

Part time

What you’ll get

This Optometrist vacancy offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including:

Discretionary company bonus.
Company pension up to 7% matched.
15% colleague discount in store and online.
Free access to wellbeing services including Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
Discounts across a range of services and activities.
Professional indemnity insurance paid.
GOC fees paid.
CET package.
Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7-day opening.
Inclusion Networks to ensure everyone is included and differences are recognised and celebrated.
Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for fertility treatments.

The practice is dedicated to providing Optometrists with comprehensive training to excel in their role and enhance their skills. This includes a robust CPD programme and protected time for further accreditations, fully funded by the practice. This ensures you are equipped with the latest training to meet evolving eye care needs.

Opportunities for professional development are abundant, including the chance to supervise students. This is a rewarding avenue to nurture the next generation of optical professionals while refining your own expertise. You will receive complete support in all facets of your role, with access to expert advice for any clinical or service-related queries.

The rota is structured around a 40-hour week, with specific shift patterns detailed for Week 1 and Week 2, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life. This is a prime opportunity for Optometrist jobs in Swindon, United Kingdom.

About this opportunity

Discover exciting Optometrist jobs in Swindon, United Kingdom, offering a chance to advance your optical careers in a supportive environment. This Optometrist vacancy is ideal for a dedicated professional seeking a rewarding role within a community-focused practice.

What does this Optometrist role involve in Swindon?

This role focuses on delivering comprehensive eye care, including conducting thorough eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and specialised extended service examinations. You will collaborate closely with the Dispensing Optician Manager, providing training and coaching to colleagues while upholding high departmental standards.

The practice is committed to offering a broad spectrum of eye care services, supported by NHS extended service contracts. You will receive full support to obtain any necessary accreditations for delivering these specialised services, enhancing your professional development within optical careers in Swindon, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities for this Optometrist position

Conduct comprehensive eye examinations.
Perform contact lens fittings and extended service examinations.
Support colleagues with training and coaching.
Maintain departmental standards.
Deliver a wide range of eye care services.

Requirements for this Optometrist position

Be a fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC.
Be a registered performer with your NHS area team or health board.
MECs or WECs accredited, or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months (funded and supported).
Be on track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD.
Able to use clinical skills and passion to deliver a memorable customer experience.
Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping department culture.
Evidence of Right To Work in the UK.
Provide evidence of being on the NHS performer list for the nation you wish to work in.
Provide 2 clinical references.
If applying in Wales, provide evidence of WECS accreditation & WGOS module accreditation.