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Optometry - Laser Optometrist Jobs - Newcastle Tyne Area, Tyne & Wear

Summary

Job Ref : WR/JOBS/28708-15335
Discipline : Laser Optometrist
Contract : Permanent
Salary : £30,000-45,000 p.a.
Vacancy Location : Tyne & Wear (View Map)

Description

Flame Health Optometry Jobs - Laser Optometrist Job - Newcastle Upon Tyne Area, Tyne & Wear

Flame Health Optometry division are currently recruiting for a Laser Optometrist in the Newcastle Upon Tyne area. With its European wide network of 200 stores, this multiple opticians are one of the top providers of optical services in the UK and they are currently looking to recruit an optometrist in their Newcastle store.

Their commitment to professional excellence and commercial success has enabled continuous growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace and this culture of growth and development has developed a working environment which is team oriented and progressive. The company is constantly striving for the highest standards in eyecare, and recognises that it is the skill and dedication of their teams, which allows them to offer outstanding levels of patient and customer care. In the practice you will have the very latest frames and sunglasses from designers including Prada, Gucci, Police, Armani, Dolce & Gabanna and Oakley, from which to dispense from as well as a fantastic range of core frames ensuring there is a solution to suit all patients. When it comes to contact lenses all the leading brands are available and a wide range of lens types to suit everyone. The testing rooms are equipped with state of the art equipment and you can expect to be working in a modern and well supported environment.

Responsibilities:

To establish professional trust with each customer through the delivery of professional services that include: Eye Examinations, Contact Lens fitting and aftercare check appointments, Refractive Surgery pre + post operation involvement, Offer professional advice to patients/customers, Dispensing and Spectacle collection duties
To recommend the most suitable Eye-Care solution, to customers and to directly convey this information via a handover to the Optical Advisor.
To build a strong relationship with customers and put them at ease by using appropriate terminology and by explaining the process clearly.
To work closely with the laboratory associates to ensure that all spectacles are made to the correct specification for the customer and also to check the quality of the finished product prior to being collected.
To closely supervise all dispensing duties carried out by Optical Advisors, and to personally be responsible for dispensing to all groups of people as identified by current legislation.
To complete all necessary paperwork (e.g. customer record cards, NHS forms), timely, accurately and with the required amount of detail.
To take an active role in the training and coaching of Associates within the store and to work closely with the Store Manager in identifying specific training needs of Associates.
Adopt a flexible approach to seeing ’Walk-In’ patients
To be responsible for ensuring that at all times the testing rooms are immaculate, well presented and laid out to the Company standards.
The Optometrist is responsible for reporting faulty equipment to the store manager.
Attend and participate in team meetings and maintain up-to-date with professional advancements, legislation and new products.

Qualifications:

Registration with the GOC or FAOI if applying for Southern Ireland
The ability to demonstrate a strong commercial acumen
The Ability to demonstrate exceptional communication & interpersonal skills
The ability to work well with people
Registered with the local NHS trust
The ability to work in a dynamic & fast moving customer focused environment

In terms of salary and benefits, you can expect to receive a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with your experience.

For more information please apply for this position or alternatively call Flame Health on 0800 085 0858.

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