Optometrist

Spa Medica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at Spa Medica, it's all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you.

You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There's also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you're keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

Role:
Hospital Optometrist

Location:

Ground Floor, High Water House, Malpas Road, Truro, TR1 1QH
(requirement to travel throughout the region when needed.)

Hours:

37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm (Saturdays 1 week in every
4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota)
Salary: £58,402 - £66,204 depending on experience and qualifications

Spa Medica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to Spa Medica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision.

Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy.

As a Hospital Optometrist, you will:

• Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients.
• Conduct pre-op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals.
• Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner.
• Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed.
• Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics.
• Complete basic life support and manual handling training.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day-to-day operations of the clinic.

• A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.
• People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications.
• Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential - we provide full training!

• Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency.
• All of Spa Medica's hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as 'Good' or 'Outstanding'.
• We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation.
• Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career.
• Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work.

• 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
• Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%).
• CPD provided internally.
• Competitive pension and maternity benefits.
• Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both).
• Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks.
• Benefits and discounts at a large selection of…