Optometrist

Optometrist Jobs Cardiff or Swansea Domiciliary Optometrist – South Wales

Up to £72k Basic Salary + Bonus + Company Car
Latest equipment and technology
Mobile role:
Cardiff or Swansea
Private medical insurance
Pension scheme
Access to health & wellbeing initiatives

Are you a dedicated Optometrist looking for a rewarding career opportunity in the South Wales area? Join one of the UK's leading Optometry & Audiology companies and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable patients by delivering essential eye care services directly in the comfort of their homes.

As a domiciliary optometrist
, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality eye care services to patients in their homes and at selected community locations. Your clinical expertise will support both private patients and NHS services
, ensuring access to professional eye examinations for patients who may otherwise struggle to attend a traditional practice setting.

• Manage a daily schedule of patients requiring domiciliary eye care services.
• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations in accordance with GOC and College of Optometrists guidelines
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• Assess visual acuity and refraction to determine appropriate optical prescriptions.
• Identify and manage ocular health conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and other eye diseases.
• Use portable diagnostic equipment including ophthalmoscopy and tonometry where appropriate.
• Provide clear advice to patients and carers regarding vision care, treatment options and referrals.
• Prescribe spectacles and optical solutions tailored to individual patient needs.
• Make appropriate referrals to GPs, ophthalmologists or hospital eye services where required.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Adhere to infection control, clinical governance and best practice protocols.

• Maintain registration with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) in line with GOC requirements.
• Reflect on clinical practice to identify strengths and development needs.
• Understand and apply clinical governance principles within Optometry.
• Ensure compliance with Infection Control, Health and Safety, and Risk Management policies.

• GOC-registered Optometrist.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Comfortable working in a mobile, independent environment.
• Confident driver with at least two years of driving experience.
• Proficient with digital systems and patient record management.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Able to work within clinical knowledge and professional limitations.

• Basic salary up to £72,000 depending on availability to stay away from home, experience and qualifications.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company car.
• Life Assurance x4.
• Access to health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Contributory pension scheme (matched up to 5%).
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Discounted eyewear and hearing products after qualifying period.
• Attractive bonus structure.
• Friendly and supportive working environment with the latest portable testing equipment and technology.

• Be part of a caring and passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a leading Optometry & Audiology provider.
• Benefit from strong logistical and clinical support for domiciliary services.

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