Role: Specialist Optometrist GlaucomaLocation: Covering the midlands regionHours: 15 hours per week part time (This role may involve travel across the region and 1 in 4 Saturday working)Salary: 25,000 (FTE is 63,000)Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UKs largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, were experts at what we do, and thats evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.Joining us as a specialist optometrist glaucoma you will support our visions and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.All of SpaMedicas hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as Good or Outstanding.Responsibilities of the Specialist Optometrist Glaucoma:Leading glaucoma clinics under the direction of our Lead Glaucoma Consultant Ophthalmologist.Supporting the prescribing of glaucoma medications where needed.Carrying our virtual reviews of patients with glaucoma, synchronous and asynchronous.Supporting our hospitals with clinical queries about patients under our care who have glaucoma or suspected of having glaucoma.Supporting the Principal Optometrist to identify training needs and matters for clinical governance.Supporting hospital optometrists with development of their glaucoma skillsOccasional support of clinical audit.Occasional support for development and delivery of CPD material, for internal and external audiences.Assisting other senior optometrist with complaints/investigations.Active involvement in assisting developing members of the team with occasional associated travel outside the region (additional expenses paid).Were proud to be Investors In People Platinum Accredited which puts us in the top 7% of IIP organisations.We are rated a great place to work and hold awards for GPTW Best Workplaces for Development, Women and Wellbeing.SpaMedica benefits:Pro rata 25 days holiday (increasing with length of service) + Bank HolidaysPro rata Discretionary Performance bonuses awarded twice a year;Company performance bonusPersonal performance bonusProfessional membership fee reimbursementCPD provided internally.Enhanced Maternity & Adoption payFree flu vaccinations and DBSReimbursement for eye tests and glasses (up to 75)Eligibility for Bluelight cardContinuous training and development (apprenticeships, internal development programmes)Recommend a Friend Scheme (350 reward for both)Access to exclusive discounts, colleague perks, online recognition and wellbeing hub on our SpaMedica&Me platformJoin SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected] Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.For more about us, visit SpaMedica.
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Specialist Optometrist Glaucoma