Optometrist
The Medical People Recruitment
- Sheffield
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Recruiting on behalf of a client by The Medical People RecruitmentJob Summary
We are recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Optometrist on behalf of a respected optical provider in Sheffield. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality eye care services, including eye examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of visual conditions. A strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work effectively with individuals of all ages, especially seniors, is essential.Duties:
- Perform comprehensive eye examinations to assess vision and detect eye health issues
- Prescribe corrective lenses and relevant treatment plans
- Educate patients on maintaining eye health and proper eyewear care
- Accurately maintain patient records and documentation
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
- Keep up to date with advancements in optometry and best practices
- Support community outreach initiatives promoting eye health
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
- Valid optometry license in the UK
- Strong understanding of visual system anatomy
- Excellent interpersonal and patient care skills
- Comfortable working with elderly patients
- Proficiency in using optometric diagnostic equipment
- Strong organisation and attention to clinical detail
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
Recruiter: The Medical People Recruitment (acting on behalf of the client)Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentBenefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- How many years of experience do you have as a practicing Optometrist?
- Are you comfortable conducting full eye examinations independently?
- Do you have experience working with elderly patients or in a community-focused setting?
- Are you willing to work full-time, on-site in Sheffield?
- GOC (required)
- United Kingdom (required)
- Perform comprehensive eye and vision tests
- Diagnose defects of the eye, such as myopia, astigmatism and glaucoma
- Provide personalized temporary and permanent solutions to sight issues based on each patient’s specific case and medical history
- Prescribe medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses
- Advise patients on proper eye care techniques
- Keep updated and accurate medical records for all patients
- Book next appointments in cases where re-examination is required
- Train patients on how to use and maintain their contact lenses
- Refer eye doctors and ophthalmologists when patients need to undergo a surgery or in cases of severe eye injuries
- Work experience as an Optometrist
- In-depth understanding of eye conditions and vision defects
- Hands-on experience with eye examination tools, such as ophthalmoscope and tonometer
- The ability to explain medical terms simply and calmly
- Attention to detail
- Degree in Optometry
We are sorry but this recruiter does not accept applications from abroad.