Optometrist Jobs Wandsworth

Job Description:

Optometrist Jobs Wandsworth
Optical Jobs Southwest London

High-end Independent Practice
Family business with over 20 years experience
High end designer frames such as Prada, Dior & Rayban
Full time opportunity with part time hours considered
Salary £50k-£70k
Company benefits
Store up to late with the latest technology including OCT
Diverse client base with a strong focus on "children's eyecare"
Client is a proud partner of a local community school project
Specialist services including Colorimetry & Myopia control in children

Job Overview:

As an Optometrist, you will focus on improving patients' vision through detailed examinations, diagnostic tools, and tailored prescriptions. Your role will involve collaborating with a dynamic team of healthcare professionals and Optometrists to ensure coordinated patient care. With a unique emphasis on both healthcare and retail aspects, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our new flagship practice. You will have the added benefit of working in a cutting edge retail environment and have the latest equipment manufactured by Zeiss to work with.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Examination:

· Collect comprehensive information about patients' medical history and current symptoms.

· Conduct detailed eye examinations to detect vision defects, abnormalities, injuries, or diseases.

· Monitor and manage patients' eye and vision issues during and after visits.

Vision Health Assessment:

· Assess and identify symptoms of general health conditions, such as hypertension or diabetes.

· Offer patients advice about their eyes or vision-related challenges.

Retail Aspects and Product Supervision:

· Supervise the retail aspects of vision care products, ensuring a seamless and positive patient experience.

· Provide recommendations and expertise in selling vision care products that meet the unique needs of patients.

Collaboration and Coordination:

· Work collaboratively with other Optometrists and healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care.

· Foster positive relationships with patients, colleagues, and vendors through effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Knowledge of using eye examination tools and vision testing equipment, including OCT, and tonometers and visual field machines.

· Ability to provide practical diagnoses of eye and vision defects and identify conditions like cataracts or glaucoma.

· Sales aptitude in recommending and selling vision care products tailored to patient needs.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills to explain concepts to patients.

· Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with patients, colleagues, and vendors.

Experience Requirements:

· You will need to be a qualified optometrist and be registered with the GOC and BCO.

· Proven experience in both healthcare and retail aspects of a vision care practice.

· Proficiency in standard optometric procedures.

To apply for this Optometrist Job or enquire about additional Optometrist Jobs contact Flame Health, Freephone on 0800 085 0858 or if calling from a mobile 01158 114365 alternatively email careers@flamehealth.com

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