OPTOMETRIST – Chandler's Ford
Posted:
28 August 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline:
25 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reports to: Practice Manager
Contract Type: Permanent Full-time
Salary: Based on 39.25 hours a week 56145 to 67370 Dependent on experience
Role Purpose:
To deliver high-quality eye care through professional clinical examinations diagnosis and patient advice ensuring excellent outcomes and experiences for patients. The Optometrist will maintain the highest clinical and regulatory standards work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the growth and success of the practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive eye examinations contact lens appointments and other associatedappointment types for example dry eye as required according to appropriate qualifications andbusiness needs.
Practice according to the GOC regulations.
Advise patients on visual health including lifestyle factors and preventative care.
Work closely with Dispensing Opticians and other support staff to ensure smooth patient journeys.
Make appropriate clear recommendations ensuring there is focus on benefits to the patient.
Maintain contemporaneous accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with professionaland legal standards.
Use and maintain knowledge of specialist diagnostic equipment (OCT fundus camera tonometryvisual fields etc.).
Stay up to date with Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Support practice growth through excellent patient care and effective communication.
Participate in clinical governance and quality assurance processes.
Contract Type: Permanent Full-time
Salary: Based on 39.25 hours a week 56145 to 67370 Dependent on experience
Role Purpose:
To deliver high-quality eye care through professional clinical examinations diagnosis and patient advice ensuring excellent outcomes and experiences for patients. The Optometrist will maintain the highest clinical and regulatory standards work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the growth and success of the practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive eye examinations contact lens appointments and other associatedappointment types for example dry eye as required according to appropriate qualifications andbusiness needs.
Practice according to the GOC regulations.
Advise patients on visual health including lifestyle factors and preventative care.
Work closely with Dispensing Opticians and other support staff to ensure smooth patient journeys.
Make appropriate clear recommendations ensuring there is focus on benefits to the patient.
Maintain contemporaneous accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with professionaland legal standards.
Use and maintain knowledge of specialist diagnostic equipment (OCT fundus camera tonometryvisual fields etc.).
Stay up to date with Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Support practice growth through excellent patient care and effective communication.
Participate in clinical governance and quality assurance processes.