Optometrist – Glaucoma Specialist

Optometrist – Glaucoma Specialist

Who are we?

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.

Newmedica Leicester has been established since January 2024. Our purpose-built eye health clinic and surgical centre provides the latest eye health service to our growing patient population. To find out more about us, please visit our website here.

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work®. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

Role overview

We are looking for an Optometrist - Glaucoma Specialist to join our Newmedica Leicester Eye Hospital & Surgical Centre. The role will initially be 1 day per week (8 hours), with the opportunity to increase as the service grows.

You will have a higher certificate or diploma in Glaucoma and will have hospital experience working in this sub specialty. You will be managing glaucoma and related conditions as well as participating in glaucoma clinics. As an Optometrist with Newmedica, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to transform lives through exceptional vision care.

Our Optometrists play a vital role at Newmedica. They operate a full range of diagnostic equipment to make clinical assessments and will analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results including identifying new or deteriorating eye conditions. They also provide clinical input, support and leadership to the Senior Ophthalmic Technician and Ophthalmic Assistants in collaboration with the Consultants.

They provide advice to patients as well as explaining procedures. The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Optometrists need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease.   

The Optometrist role at Newmedica offers a modern hospital-based environment with opportunities for clinical learning. Our patients have a variety of interesting clinical cases which offer more complex decision-making scenarios. This is therefore a great role for a qualified Optometrist looking for personal development and to

expand their professional horizons.       

What skills and experience do I need?

You need to be a fully qualified Optometrist (a MCOptom specialist optometry degree, or BSc(hons) in Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry or equivalent qualification is essential) and will need a current registration with the General Optical Council. A higher certificate or diploma in Glaucoma is required along with an independent prescribing qualification.

Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous:  
 

• Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience   
• Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry  
• Capable of working in a high-volume clinical setting
• Experience of delivering consistently high standards of specialist optometric diagnostic tests using complex equipment.   
• The training and coaching of others   
• The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development   
• A competent user of computer systems and programmes   
• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format
  A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required  

What we’re offering

• A salary of £65,000pa pro rata, negotiable depending upon experience
• 25 days annual leave and 1 day birthday leave plus bank holidays   
• Blue Light discount scheme
• A company pension scheme 
• Free Parking  
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme.
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients    
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards 

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please contact victoria.vercstein@newmedica.co.uk

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.  

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.  

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.