At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct pre and post-operative consultations and document findings in electronic medical records.
- Company: Optegra Eye Healthcare is recognised as one of the Best Big Places to Work 2025 by the Sunday Times.
- Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and fully funded training and development programs.
- Other info: This role offers flexible shifts on a zero-hour contract, paying up to £50 per hour.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team that values your growth and wellbeing at our Hounslow Clinic.
- Qualifications: Must have current GOC registration and extensive optometry experience in refractive or hospital settings.
The predicted salary is between 50 - 50 £ per hour.
Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced optometrist to join our amazing and dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic comprehensive benefits package, along with fully funded training and development programs. This is a zero-hour contract offering flexible shifts at our Hounslow Clinic - and pays up to £50 per hourly rate dependent on experience.
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.
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 refractive surgery, cataract, and medical retina procedures.
- Run acute and follow up clinics post-surgery 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.
What You’ll Need:
- 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.
Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.
Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Bank Optometrist in Hounslow employer: Optegra
Optegra Eye Healthcare is located in Hounslow and offers a fantastic working environment with a focus on employee wellbeing. The team is dedicated to inclusivity and supports individual growth through comprehensive training programs and a strong benefits package.
