Telemedicine Optometrist

About Primary Eyecare Services (PES)

Primary Eyecare Services (PES) is an established provider of high-quality extended eye care services (beyond sight testing) utilizing a large network of optical practice subcontractors. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality eyecare services across England. Our mission is to enhance patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. As a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, the majority of our generated income is directed to frontline eye care services in optical practices.

Role Purpose

Primary Eyecare Services is seeking highly skilled, experienced, and clinically focused optometrists to join our central telemedicine clinical team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced healthcare environment, where high-pressure situations require strong clinical expertise, sound decision-making, and the ability to provide exceptional patient care.

As a key member of the clinical team, the telemedicine optometrist will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, ensuring accurate assessment and management of a wide range of ocular conditions. The role requires a commitment to maintaining clinical excellence, adhering to best practices, and working collaboratively to enhance patient outcomes.

This position is ideal for an optometrist who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment and is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care to patients. The ability to remain composed under pressure, make informed clinical judgments, and provide a compassionate patient experience is essential.

General Responsibilities

• Telemedicine Consultations: Conduct prompt and accurate patient assessments via remote consultation, managing a diverse range of conditions presenting via the Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES). This requires swift clinical decision-making and the ability to trust your professional judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Clinic Management: Efficiently oversee your assigned clinic, employing superior time management skills to maintain high standards of patient care under pressure. Efficiency and adaptability are essential to navigate the dynamic nature of the role.
• Effective Communication: Articulate clinical decisions and management advice clearly and confidently to patients, fellow clinicians, and team members, ensuring high professional standards are upheld.
• Clinical Support: Provide timely and knowledgeable clinical support to the service administrative team as situations arise, demonstrating reliability in high-pressure scenarios.
• Service Improvement: Collaborate proactively with operations and clinical leads to identify and implement enhancements in service delivery, contributing to the continuous improvement of patient care processes.

Person Specification

• GOC Registered Optometrist – essential
• Completion of the WOPEC MECS level 1&2 – desirable
• Additional qualifications registered with the GOC (e.g., Independent Prescribing, Professional Certificate in Medical Retina, or Professional Certificate in Glaucoma) – desirable
• Professional Indemnity Insurance via the AOP – essential
• A minimum of 3 years as a qualified optometrist – essential
• Evidence of CPD in accordance with GOC regulations – essential
• Experience in delivering urgent eye care services (e.g., CUES/MECS) – essential
• A range of experience within the optometric sector (e.g., various working environments or additional roles) – desirable

The role will be predominantly home-based, but there is a requirement to attend the PES Head Office in Manchester, M4 6LN, on occasion. You will also be required to attend the PES Head Office for 2 full days (9am-5pm) for your induction.

We Are Recruiting for 2 Vacancies:

• One vacancy entails 1 weekday and 1 permanent full-day commitment on Saturdays.
• The other vacancy requires 2 weekdays as well as 1 Saturday in accordance with a shift rota, which will be communicated and notified 3 months in advance.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Additional Pay: Bonus scheme

Salary: £54,000pa-£60,000pa (Pro Rata)

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Please provide a personal statement that highlights your professional background and what motivates you to apply for this role.

Note: We do not, and will not, accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.