About this role
Job summary
Optegra has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Refractive Optometrist to join our team, working across our Hampshire and Surrey hospitals.This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs. This is a part-time role of 27.5 hours per week, worked over 3 days across two sites.
Main duties of the job
As an integral part of a multi disciplinary team working alongside consultants, you will be required to carry out pre and post-operative consultations, assessing the suitability of patients for treatment. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Carry out examinations that are associated with cataract surgery.
- Run acute and follow up clinics postsurgery for patients documenting findings in the electronic medical record systems.
- Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital.
- Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary.
- Ensure awareness of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment within the clinical competency framework.
- Ensure awareness of CQC policies and updates, attending all mandatory update courses.
About us
Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.
Job description Job responsibilities
As an integral part of a multi disciplinary team working alongside consultants, you will be required to carry out pre and post-operative consultations, assessing the suitability of patients for treatment. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Carry out examinations that are associated with cataract surgery.
- Run acute and follow up clinics postsurgery for patients documenting findings in the electronic medical record systems.
- Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital.
- Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary.
- Ensure awareness of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment within the clinical competency framework.
- Ensure awareness of CQC policies and updates, attending all mandatory update courses
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
-Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist - Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive, high street or hospital environment - Experience of using patient administration systems and electronic medical record systems - Experience of working to conversion targets and other KPIs within Vision Correction
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Optegra UK Ltd
Address Optegra
1 Fusion 3, 1200 Parkway
Whiteley
FAREHAM
Hampshire
PO15 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)