What this role is likely to suit
Are you a skilled and motivated Locum Optometrist interested in helping a variety of patient communities and making significant contributions to patients' vision health? Verovian Agency is inviting you to become a part of our team, collaborating closely with our skilled professionals to serve our confidential practices within optical practices in South Yorkshire. We provide valuable support for locum optometrists and also connect them with available job opportunities that match their skills, experience, and preferences. Whether you prefer occasional adjustments to your schedule or extended periods of continuous work. Get in touch with us and start a rewarding and fulfilling career in Locum. 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 skilled and motivated Locum Optometrist interested in helping a variety of patient communities and making significant contributions to patients' vision health? Verovian Agency is inviting you to become a part of our team, collaborating closely with our skilled professionals to serve our confidential practices within optical practices in South Yorkshire. We provide valuable support for locum optometrists and also connect them with available job opportunities that match their skills, experience, and preferences. Whether you prefer occasional adjustments to your schedule or extended periods of continuous work. Get in touch with us and start a rewarding and fulfilling career in Locum. Job specification - Adhere to all relevant healthcare guidelines, ensuring best practices in every aspect of 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. - 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. - Must have a valid state license to practice Optometrist in the UK. - Candidates must be registered under a regulatory body such as the General Optical Council. - Skillset: Adeptness in identifying and effectively handling a wide range of eye-related conditions and disorders. - Flexibility: Being available for locum positions throughout the year, with the ability to embrace intermittent shifts or extended blocks of work. - Mobility: Ability to be able to travel to different places of practice across South Yorkshire. Why work with Verovian - Access to exclusive vacancies and work shifts - Fully online registration and onboarding process - Working with your dedicated consultants - Earn a referral bonus of up to GBP 200 [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.
- Must have a valid state license to practice Optometrist in the UK.
- Candidates must be registered under a regulatory body such as the General Optical Council.
- Skillset: Adeptness in identifying and effectively handling a wide range of eye-related conditions and disorders.
- Flexibility: Being available for locum positions throughout the year, with the ability to embrace intermittent shifts or extended blocks of work.
- Mobility: Ability to be able to travel to different places of practice across South Yorkshire.
Benefits and working context
- Access to exclusive vacancies and work shifts
- Fully online registration and onboarding process
- Working with your dedicated consultants
- Earn a referral bonus of up to GBP 200 [T&C apply]
- Free CV and consultation
Pay, rota and consent
Published pay/rate: Competitive To be confirmed. Working pattern: locum optometrists and also connect them with available job opportunities that match their skills, experience, and preferences.. 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.