The Medical People Recruitment Ltd
Telemedicine Optometrist
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Telemedicine Optometrist
Location: Glasgow City Centre (Flagship Clinic)
Salary: £55,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week (Tuesday to Saturday)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
On behalf of our client—the UK’s leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens, and cataract surgery—we are seeking a forward-thinking Telemedicine Optometrist to join their flagship clinical hub in Glasgow City Centre.
If you are looking to diversify your optometry career, step away from traditional test-room constraints, and leverage cutting-edge digital health technology, this unique role offers the perfect balance of clinical care and modern innovation.
The Role
Working within a multi-disciplinary team alongside world-class Ophthalmologists and clinical leads, you will play a crucial role in modernising the patient journey through digital health platforms and clinical triaging.
Key Responsibilities:
- Virtual Consultations: Communicate with, advise, and treat pre- and post-operative surgical patients remotely via state-of-the-art telemedicine platforms.
- Referral Triage: Review incoming referrals from community optometrists, GPs, and other primary care pathways, safely allocating patients to the correct specialist ophthalmology clinics.
- Clinical Support: Provide invaluable clinical guidance to the centralized hub's administrative and operational teams.
- Service Development: Partner with operations and clinical leads to identify and implement service delivery and quality improvements.
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What We Are Looking For
- Registration: Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
- Tech-Savvy Mindset: Comfortable using digital platforms, clinical software, and video consultation tools.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to deliver empathetic, clear advice remotely.
- Clinical Judgement: Strong diagnostic and triaging skills to ensure accurate patient routing and care.
- Schedule Flexibility: Able to work a Tuesday to Saturday shift pattern (40 hours per week).
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What’s on Offer?
Our client heavily invests in their team, offering an industry-leading benefits package:
- Financial Package: Competitive salary up to £55,000 DoE.
- Work-Life Balance: 33 days of annual leave.
- Incredible Perks: Free Laser Eye Surgery or Intraocular Lens Surgery for yourself, plus free eye tests and generous discounts for friends and family.
- Professional Development: Comprehensive specialist training delivered by experienced clinicians, with ongoing access to some of the industry's most experienced refractive specialists.
- Wellbeing: Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and modern, city-centre working environments.
How to Apply
If you want to be at the forefront of digital eye care and shape the future of telemedicine in ophthalmology, we want to hear from you.
📥 Apply directly through this platform with your updated CV, or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.
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