Optometrist - Carlisle

Carlisle is a historic city located in Cumbria, in the northwest of England, known for its impressive medieval castle, rich Roman heritage, and proximity to the stunning Lake District. The city offers a blend of vibrant cultural offerings, green spaces, and excellent shopping, making it a great place to live and visit

Carlisle is well-connected with excellent transport links, making it easily accessible.

By Train: Carlisle is a major railway hub, with direct services to cities like Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, and London, via the West Coast Main Line.
By Road: The city is located near the M6 motorway, providing direct access to the north and south of England. The A69 also connects Carlisle to Newcastle and the east.
By Bus: Carlisle has a comprehensive local bus network, with routes connecting to nearby towns and cities, as well as long-distance coach services.
By Air: Carlisle Lake District Airport offers flights to a limited range of domestic destinations, and the larger Newcastle International Airport is about 1.5 hours away by car.

These transport links make Carlisle a well-connected city for both local and long-distance travel.

Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Optometrist to join their growing team. As an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will collaborate with other experienced eye care professionals to provide exceptional care to all patients. The role involves delivering a wide range of eye care services, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care.

Perform thorough eye exams to assess vision and detect eye conditions or diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
Diagnose refractive errors (e.g., myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), eye infections, dry eyes, and other vision-related issues, and recommend appropriate treatments.
Provide prescriptions for eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other visual aids based on patients' eye exams.
Educate patients on proper eye care, vision health, and the use of prescribed eyewear or treatment plans.
Assist in clinical procedures, offering support to other healthcare professionals as required during patient treatments.
Keep detailed, accurate, and up-to-date patient records, including examination results, treatment plans, and prescriptions.
Manage Eye Health Conditions: Identify and manage early signs of ocular diseases, refer patients for specialised care when necessary, and ensure follow-up treatments.
Stay Updated on Industry Practices: Continuously update knowledge and skills by attending professional development courses and keeping up with the latest research in optometry and eye care technology.
Provide compassionate, patient-centred care to ensure comfort and confidence during visits.
Work with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care for patients with complex or multi-faceted eye conditions.
Ideally, you’ll have a Minimum of 2 years experience as a GOC registered Optometrist.
Strong clinical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Committed to providing excellent patient care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes.
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Flexible working hours and full/part-time opportunities are available.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Can I apply if I'm not GOC registered yet? A. Yes, you can, and we can start the recruitment process before your registration comes through.

Q. I'm looking to relocate, can you help with this? A. Yes, we can discuss this with our client and offer support.

Q. I require a visa, can you help with this? A. Yes, we can discuss this with you in more detail.

Become a key member of our client's team and help deliver exceptional eye care!

Send your CV to jayne@jaynemarriner.co.uk.

For any enquiries, please call or Whatsapp us at 07789510552.

Visit our website www.jaynemarriner.co.uk to explore more job opportunities and learn about our services.

Carlisle is well-connected with excellent transport links, making it easily accessible.

By Train: Carlisle is a major railway hub, with direct services to cities like Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, and London, via the West Coast Main Line.

By Road: The city is located near the M6 motorway, providing direct access to the north and south of England. The A69 also connects Carlisle to Newcastle and the east.

By Bus: Carlisle has a comprehensive local bus network, with routes connecting to nearby towns and cities, as well as long-distance coach services.

By Air: Carlisle Lake District Airport offers flights to a limited range of domestic destinations, and the larger Newcastle International Airport is about 1.5 hours away by car.

These transport links make Carlisle a well-connected city for both local and long-distance travel.

Perform thorough eye exams to assess vision and detect eye conditions or diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

Diagnose refractive errors (e.g., myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), eye infections, dry eyes, and other vision-related issues, and recommend appropriate treatments.

Provide prescriptions for eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other visual aids based on patients' eye exams.

Educate patients on proper eye care, vision health, and the use of prescribed eyewear or treatment plans.

Assist in clinical procedures, offering support to other healthcare professionals as required during patient treatments.

Keep detailed, accurate, and up-to-date patient records, including examination results, treatment plans, and prescriptions.

Manage Eye Health Conditions: Identify and manage early signs of ocular diseases, refer patients for specialised care when necessary, and ensure follow-up treatments.

Stay Updated on Industry Practices: Continuously update knowledge and skills by attending professional development courses and keeping up with the latest research in optometry and eye care technology.

Provide compassionate, patient-centred care to ensure comfort and confidence during visits.

Work with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care for patients with complex or multi-faceted eye conditions.

Ideally, you’ll have a Minimum of 2 years experience as a GOC registered Optometrist.

Strong clinical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Committed to providing excellent patient care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes.

Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Flexible working hours and full/part-time opportunities are available.