Role: Hospital OptometristLocation: Dual site - Dorchester/PooleHours: 37.5 hours a week 5 days out of 6 (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) / Part time consideredSalary: £56,297 - £63,706 depending on experience and qualificationsLooking for a new direction in your optometry career?SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team.As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you.You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There's also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too.If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you're keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.About the role:As a Hospital Optometrist, you will:Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients.Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals.Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner.Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed.Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics.Complete basic life support and manual handling training.Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic.What we are looking for:A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications.Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential we provide full training!Why work with us?Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency.All of SpaMedica's hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as 'Good' or 'Outstanding'.We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation.Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career.Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work.Benefits:33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service.Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%).CPD provided internally.Competitive pension and maternity benefits.Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both).Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks.Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.Paid travel expenses.For more about us visit Free NHS Cataract Surgery in four weeks - SpaMedica.SpaMedica are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and candidates.Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective and compassionate care."Our patients matter to us. As the UK's largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you and life changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you and by working with us, you can truly change peoples".