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Locum Optometrist in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Are you a GOC-registered Optometrist available for locum work in Haywards Heath? We are seeking a reliable, patient-focused Locum Optometrist to support an established independent optical practice. This part-time, on-site opportunity suits an optometrist who takes a thorough, personalised approach to eye care and is confident delivering both routine and specialist clinical services, including myopia management, dry eye care and paediatric eye care.

Source Vision job job-fe0f1f32a26cea97fc2b Pattern Locum · Part-time Pay/rate £350 per day Discipline Optometrist
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About the role

A locum optometrist is needed for part-time work at an independent practice in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. This is a practice-based role covering routine examinations and services for patients with particular eye-care needs.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out thorough eye examinations and arrange suitable follow-up care.
  • Assess ocular findings and manage concerns within your professional competence.
  • Support patients attending for dry eye services, myopia management, visual comfort concerns and children's eye care.
  • Explain clinical findings and discuss appropriate treatment or management choices.
  • Work alongside the dispensing team to help patients receive eyewear suited to their needs.
  • Keep clinical documentation accurate and support continuity between appointments.
  • Contribute to a calm practice environment with careful attention to patient needs.

Requirements

  • Hold current GOC registration and the eligibility needed to practise optometry in the UK.
  • Have professional indemnity cover appropriate to the work.
  • Bring strong examination and refraction experience, including recognition of common ocular conditions.
  • Offer experience or a strong interest in services relating to dry eye, myopia, children's vision or visual comfort.
  • Be comfortable with current diagnostic technology and practice software.
  • Follow relevant professional standards and maintain reliable records.
  • Work collaboratively and provide dependable cover in a locum role.

Working arrangements

  • This is a part-time, on-site locum opportunity. The recruiter will confirm specific dates, hours and start arrangements.

Role facts

  • Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom
  • Working pattern: Locum · Part-time
  • Published pay: £350 per day
  • Registration: Current General Optical Council (GOC) registration appropriate to the role is required before undertaking registered duties in the UK. Your recruiter will confirm the role-specific checks.

Questions about this role

Where is this Optometrist role based?

The advertised location is Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom. Your recruiter will confirm the exact practice before representation.

What is the published pay?

The published pay is £350 per day. Your recruiter will confirm the agreed terms before a booking or offer is accepted.

Is the role locum or permanent, and what are the hours?

The published working pattern is locum · part-time. Exact days, hours and start arrangements will be confirmed by your recruiter.

What registration or qualifications are needed?

Current General Optical Council (GOC) registration appropriate to the role is required before undertaking registered duties in the UK. Your recruiter will confirm the role-specific checks.

How do I apply, and will my details be shared?

Use the private application form on this page. The Verovian Vision team will review your application and confirm the role with you. Your details are shared with a practice only after your role-specific consent.