Optometrist in Chesterfield

As a Hospital Optometrist, you will:

• Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients.
• Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals.
• Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner.
• Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed.
• Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics.
• Complete basic life support and manual handling training.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic.

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.

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 careers@spamedica.co.uk.

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.

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.

People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications.

Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential—we provide full training!

As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, it’s all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. You will be supported by senior optometrists and be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There is also the opportunity to explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, and our private service, Freedom Vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion. If ocular disease is your favourite subject and you are keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency. All SpaMedica hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated Good or Outstanding. We have recently been awarded Investors in People Platinum accreditation. Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career. Be part of a caring, community-focused team involved in charity work.

33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service. Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%). CPD provided internally. Competitive pension and maternity benefits. Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both). Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks. Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality. Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills. Paid travel expenses.