Specialist Optometrist/ Specialist Practitioner in Ophthalmology

WHO ARE WE?

Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS-funded and private ophthalmology services in England.

Our Purpose is to change lives through better sight and eye health  

Our Vision is to end avoidable sight loss in every community we serve

We provide services for NHS ICB’s, NHS Trusts and other providers of NHS funded services. We deliver thousands of patient interactions annually, including outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. Our services are delivered mainly through Ophthalmology Joint Venture (OJV) Partnerships.

We have an ambition to significantly grow the business and create a national brand.  We are looking for people excited by our agenda and who demonstrate our company values and behaviours. (Commercial, Courageous, Compassion, Collaborative and Curious).

ROLE SUMMARY

Could you be our new Specialist Optometrist or Advanced Practitioner at Newmedica Lincolnshire?

Are you an experienced, highly motivated Optometrist, Orthoptist or Ophthalmic Nurse who thrives on the challenges of providing great quality care to our new and review patients?  Do you want to deliver patient care as part of a highly motivated team delivering outstanding services in a cutting edge environment with the latest innovative devices? If so, you could be exactly who we are looking for to join our friendly and dedicated team!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly skilled, non-medical practitioner to deliver patient care across our new patient and post operative cataract service, glaucoma service and medical retina service. You will already have significant experience and further qualification in an ophthalmic speciality, and training can be provided in other areas if required. If you have a desire to provide outstanding patient care,  a thirst for knowledge, and the drive to be the best practitioner you can be, then this could be the job for you!

We are proud to provide NHS and private ophthalmology services to the communities of Greater Lincolnshire, Humber area and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Our services are rated Good by the CQC and we have an amazing multi-professional team providing a range of services across our two sites.

What we’re offering 

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Bonus scheme

A company pension scheme

Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service, a blue light card, and a retail/technology discount scheme.

An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.

Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients.

A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards  

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. 

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics. 

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.