Optometrist

Resident Optometrist Newly Qualified

Location: Sheffield
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Recruiting on behalf of a client by The Medical People Recruitment

Job Summary
We are recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Optometrist on behalf of a respected optical provider in Sheffield. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality eye care services, including eye examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of visual conditions. A strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work effectively with individuals of all ages, especially seniors, is essential.

Duties:

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations to assess vision and detect eye health issues
• Prescribe corrective lenses and relevant treatment plans
• Educate patients on maintaining eye health and proper eyewear care
• Accurately maintain patient records and documentation
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
• Keep up to date with advancements in optometry and best practices
• Support community outreach initiatives promoting eye health

Requirements:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution
• Valid optometry license in the UK
• Strong understanding of visual system anatomy
• Excellent interpersonal and patient care skills
• Comfortable working with elderly patients
• Proficiency in using optometric diagnostic equipment
• Strong organisation and attention to clinical detail

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Store discount

Salary: Depends on experience
Work Location: In person
Recruiter: The Medical People Recruitment (acting on behalf of the client)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have as a practicing Optometrist?
• Are you comfortable conducting full eye examinations independently?
• Do you have experience working with elderly patients or in a community-focused setting?
• Are you willing to work full-time, on-site in Sheffield?

Licence/Certification:

• GOC (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye and vision tests
• Diagnose defects of the eye, such as myopia, astigmatism and glaucoma
• Provide personalized temporary and permanent solutions to sight issues based on each patient’s specific case and medical history
• Prescribe medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses
• Advise patients on proper eye care techniques
• Keep updated and accurate medical records for all patients
• Book next appointments in cases where re-examination is required
• Train patients on how to use and maintain their contact lenses
• Refer eye doctors and ophthalmologists when patients need to undergo a surgery or in cases of severe eye injuries

• Work experience as an Optometrist
• In-depth understanding of eye conditions and vision defects
• Hands-on experience with eye examination tools, such as ophthalmoscope and tonometer
• The ability to explain medical terms simply and calmly
• Attention to detail
• Degree in Optometry