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Optometry -Optometrist Jobs - Durham

Flame Health Optometry -Optometrist Job - Consett, Durham
An ambitious and self-motivated Optometrist is being sought in the Durham area to join one of the leading optical groups, which has a proven track record in developing and providing excellent career paths for individuals through their recognised training and development channels.
The practice is complimented by a large and supportive team, which includes other resident Optometrists. The team will assist you in your optometric duties; they will complete the field screening and pressures of each patient for you. Within your consulting room you will discover state of the art equipment and an air-conditioned environment ensuring that you are as comfortable as possible.
As an Optometrist the successful candidate will be responsible for thorough eye examinations, contact lens assessments and aftercares and assisting colleagues when necessary to ensure the practice operates smoothly. The candidate will ideally have a testing time of 20 minutes, however 30 minutes will be acceptable for any newly qualified candidates. They will be clinically sensitive to the needs of the patient, yet understand the commercial requirements of the business. As an Optometrist they will able to demonstrate their commercial understanding by making suitable recommendations in accordance to the patients’ prescription within the consulting room, then relay this information to the Dispensing Optician at the handover stage. It is vitally important that applicants have a flexible working attitude ensuring that the patient is always put first. This may mean accommodating late arrivals into the clinic or adjusting their lunch hour to meet operational requirements. In return the successful candidate will receive a very competitive salary package. The group also runs a comprehensive benefits package, including pension and health schemes.
For more information please call Flame Health today on: 0800 085 0850