Bank Optometrist
Location: Guildford GU2
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading private specialist eye care provider for an experienced Bank Optometrist based in Guildford GU2 and paying up to £50 per hour rate dependent on experience.
This is a great opportunity for a GOC-registered Optometrist who is looking for flexible bank work within a modern, specialist ophthalmology setting. You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting patients across cataract, refractive, glaucoma and medical retina pathways.
The role would suit an Optometrist with experience in a hospital, refractive or high street environment who is confident delivering excellent patient care and keen to develop within specialist eye care.
Job Purpose
As part of the clinical team, you will support the day-to-day running of the clinic, carrying out pre-operative and post-operative consultations and assessing patients’ suitability for treatment.
Depending on the needs of the site, you may support NHS cataract assessments, private refractive surgery assessments, YAG consultations, medical retina pathways, glaucoma pathways and other ophthalmology services.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out pre-operative and post-operative assessments for cataract, refractive and other ophthalmology pathways
Support patient consultations, examinations and follow-up appointments
Document clinical findings accurately using electronic medical record systems
Provide first-line clinical advice to patients and refer to a medical practitioner where required
Work closely with consultants, doctors, nurses and wider clinical colleagues
Support patient flow and appointment management within a busy clinical environment
Follow clinical governance, CQC, infection prevention and safety procedures
Participate in clinical audits, mandatory training and CPD as required
Support out-of-hours or on-call cover where required by the service
Travel to other clinical sites for training, meetings or occasional cover where needed
What We’re Looking For
Current GOC registration as a fully qualified Optometrist
Ideally at least 2 years’ continuous GOC registration
Experience working as an Optometrist in a hospital, refractive, high street or clinical setting
Previous hospital or refractive experience would be an advantage, but full training may be provided
IP qualification would be desirable, but is not essential
Experience using patient administration systems or electronic medical records
Good IT skills and excellent time management
Strong communication skills and a patient-focused approach
Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Flexibility to work bank shifts when required
Commercial awareness and confidence working with service KPIs
Desirable
Experience in cataract, refractive, glaucoma or medical retina pathways
YAG, medical retina or glaucoma co-management experience
Previous experience within a private healthcare or high-volume clinical environment
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist private eye care environment and further develop your clinical experience across a range of ophthalmology pathways.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
