What this role is likely to suit
Are you a skilful and professional optometrist who is interested in locuming? Are you excited to demonstrate your proficiency in eye care and make a substantial impact on the eye health of patients ? We are inviting you to work with the Verovian agency and work together with our enthusiastic team to take on shifts at confidential practices in Staffordshire. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.
Full public brief
Are you a skilful and professional optometrist who is interested in locuming? Are you excited to demonstrate your proficiency in eye care and make a substantial impact on the eye health of patients ? We are inviting you to work with the Verovian agency and work together with our enthusiastic team to take on shifts at confidential practices in Staffordshire. Job specification - Adhere to all relevant healthcare guidelines, ensuring best practices in every aspect of patient care. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver well-rounded patient care. - Diagnose and treat a variety of eye conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. - Keep meticulous records of patient histories, examination results, treatment plans, and follow-up visits. - Offer expert advice to patients on maintaining optimal eye health, including the proper use of contact lenses and the importance of routine eye check-ups. - Perform in-depth eye examinations utilizing advanced diagnostic tools to assess vision and identify eye conditions. - Prescribe and customize eyewear, including glasses and contact lenses, to meet individual patient needs. Candidate requirements - Must have a Doctor of Optometry degree and be registered under the General Optical Council. - Must have a license to practice optometry in the United Kingdom. - Flexibility: Skills to undertake locum assignments all year round, coupled with the versatility to embrace occasional shifts or extended work periods. - Skillset: Proficiency in diagnosing and managing various eye conditions and disorders. - Mobility: Ability to go from one place of practice or city to another within Staffordshire. Why work with Verovian - Access to exclusive vacancies and shifts - Fully online registration and onboarding process - Collaborating alongside your assigned consultants - Up to GBP 200 referral bonus [T&C apply] - Free CV and consultation
Role scope
- Deliver sight tests, clinical assessment and patient communication to a consistently high standard.
- Use professional judgement around referral, clinical escalation and patient education.
- Work with the practice team to keep clinics safe, smooth and commercially aware without rushing clinical quality.
What we will qualify with you
- Testing structure, equipment, appointment length and support team context.
- Saturdays, late clinics, locum dates or permanent rota expectations.
- Pay package, benefits, career route and any non-negotiables before representation.
Candidate profile
- Must have a Doctor of Optometry degree and be registered under the General Optical Council.
- Must have a license to practice optometry in the United Kingdom.
- Flexibility: Skills to undertake locum assignments all year round, coupled with the versatility to embrace occasional shifts or extended work periods.
- Skillset: Proficiency in diagnosing and managing various eye conditions and disorders.
- Mobility: Ability to go from one place of practice or city to another within Staffordshire.
Benefits and working context
- Access to exclusive vacancies and shifts
- Fully online registration and onboarding process
- Collaborating alongside your assigned consultants
- Up to GBP 200 referral bonus [T&C apply]
- Free CV and consultation
Pay, rota and consent
Published pay/rate: Competitive To be confirmed. Working pattern: shifts at confidential practices in Staffordshire.. Setting: confidential optical practice. Before representation, Verovian will confirm pay or rate, working pattern, location expectations, client context and what information you consent to share.