Part-time Optometrist - Glaucoma Specialist

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.

Newmedica Leicester has been established since January 2024. Our purpose-built eye health clinic and surgical centre provides the latest eye health service to our growing patient population. To find out more about us, please visit our website here.

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

We are looking for an Optometrist
- Glaucoma Specialist to join our Newmedica Leicester Eye Hospital & Surgical Centre. The role will initially be 1 day per week (8 hours), with the opportunity to increase as the service grows.

You will have a higher certificate or diploma in Glaucoma and will have hospital experience working in this sub-specialty. You will be managing glaucoma and related conditions as well as participating in glaucoma clinics. As an Optometrist with Newmedica, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to transform lives through exceptional vision care.

Our Optometrists play a vital role yoperatea full range of diagnostic equipment to make clinical assessments and will analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results includingidentifyingnew or deteriorating eye conditions. They also provide clinical input, support and leadership to the Senior Ophthalmic Technician and Ophthalmic Assistants in collaboration with the Consultants.

Theyprovideadvice to patients as well as explaining procedures. The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Optometrists need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease.

The Optometrist role at Newmedica offers a modern hospital-based environment with opportunities for clinical learning. Our patients have a variety of interesting clinical cases which offer more complex decision-making scenarios. This is therefore a great role for a qualified Optometrist looking for personal development and to expand their professional horizons.

You need to be a fully qualified Optometrist (aMCOptomspecialist optometry degree, or BSc(hons) in Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry or equivalent qualification is essential) and will need a current registration with the General Optical Council. A higher certificate or diploma in Glaucoma is required along with an independent prescribing qualification.

Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous:

• Previoushospital eye service or private eye clinic experience
• Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry
• Capable of working in a high-volume clinical setting
• Experience of delivering consistently high standards of specialist optometric diagnostic tests using complex equipment.
• The training and coaching of others
• The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development
• A competent user of computer systems and programmes
• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format
  A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required

• A salary of up to £67,000pa pro rata, negotiable depending upon experience
• 25 days…