Bank Optometrist

Spire Healthcare

  • Macclesfield, Cheshire
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Optometrist| Regency - Macclesfield | BankSpire Regency, Macclesfield are now recruiting an Optometrist to join their team on a bank basisSpire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire opened in 1991 and has undergone extensive site modernisation creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business, bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality of patient care.We are committed to our employees, well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and rewardDuties and responsibilities:
  • To participate in the delivery of more complex specialist optometric services
  • To undertake administrative duties as required by the role undertaken.
  • To work as an autonomous practitioner to assess, diagnose and manage any patient referred to the Optometry Department. The Optometry Department is a highly specialised department that provides comprehensive, quality and specialised optometric assessment to patients of all ages, ranging from babies to the elderly, persons with varying degrees of communication skills and varying degrees of visual impairment.
  • The post-holder is required to perform refraction, low vision aid assessment and medical contact lens assessment & fitting.
  • The post-holder will also be required to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in one or more of the sub-specialised glaucoma, cataract, medical retina, research and paediatric ophthalmology clinics, undertaking "extended role" optometry work (dependent on experience).
Who we're looking for
  • Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Optometry BSc (Optometry)
  • Current Registration with the General Optical Council (GOC)
  • Ability to organise and manage own workload
  • Experience in working in extended optometry roles and shared-care clinics
BenefitsWe offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • Bank colleagues are paid weekly
  • Access to Spire Healthcare pension
  • Access to Blue Light Card discounts
  • Free uniform
  • Free DBS
  • Full induction, including mandatory training updates
  • Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
  • Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker at

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