Optometrist Job, Southampton

Summary

For this Monday to Friday opportunity we are currently recruiting a patient-focussed Optometrist to join one of the UK's market leaders in the provision of home eye care. The role offers an enormous amount of variation and job satisfaction as well as a fantastic remuneration package and the prospect of never having to work at the weekend.

Our client is one of the UK's largest providers of eye care and is still experiencing considerable growth. Their long term objective is to offer a quality service to those who do not have access to it across the UK and develop staff so that they can deliver the very best service to their patients.

Location

Southampton

Key Information

* The sites you visit would include nursing homes, homes for people with learning difficulties and some private home visits
* A successful candidate will have to have excellent bedside manner as well as a very caring attitude
* You will, at all times, be working with a Dispensing Optician or trained Assistant
* The best candidate will be an extremely caring, patient focussed Optometrist as well as wanting to make a real difference to a patients' life
* There is a professional services director on board who looks after all
* Many Optometrists have been with the company from 5 to 15 years which is testament to how good an employer they are

Key Benefits

* This would be a predominantly field-based role, meaning you will receive a huge amount of professional freedom and autonomy at work
* The client is very open and flexible towards their optometrists and their needs
* The job gives you a unique chance to develop your skills as an Optometrist and will improve your clinical ability dramatically; you will be given the option to assist other optometrists to better them as well as yourself
* Salary is typically well above the market average
* Competitive benefits package which includes 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, mobile phone, company car and professional fees paid.
* Performance related bonus scheme which could yield several thousand pounds more for star performers

Key Skills and Qualifications

* Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
* Registered with the GOC

What Happens Next

If you would like to be considered, please use the 'Apply' button and attach your latest CV. Alternatively, talk to us in confidence about this opportunity and other suitable positions by contacting a member of the Optical Division on 01423 813453.

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