Optometrist

Role: Optometrist
Location: Co. Cork
Salary: Competitive Salary scales
Job Type: Full Time, 2 year fixed contract with potential for permanent
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 9-5

TTM Healthcare Solutions are seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join a well-established service for their new clinic in Cork.

Company background:

The new clinic location will be a combined service alongside a sister company in Dublin. The objective is to bring the same exemplary vision and hearing care services which our Dublin locations provide, in a new and intentionally collaborative manner. The successful candidate will work alongside an on-site administrator and in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary clinical team in Dublin, providing comprehensive assessments and aftercare for refractive and general ophthalmology patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-operative assessments for refractive surgery and general ophthalmology patients.
• Perform post-operative reviews and provide ongoing patient aftercare.
• Carry out ophthalmic diagnostic testing as part of clinical work-ups.
• Manage contact lens trials where required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Theatre Exposure (Training Phase, Dublin, approximately 6-10 weeks)
  • Support patient care on surgery days during the Dublin training period, including:
  o Assisting with patient preparation and consent discussions.
  o Medication management and post-operative counselling.
  o Slit lamp examinations prior to patient discharge.
  • (Note: Surgical procedures will not be performed at the Cork clinic).
• Work collaboratively with the Cork Administrator to ensure clinics run smoothly and efficiently.
• Respond to patient queries by phone and email in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate consultant advice and treatment plans clearly to patients.
• Prepare discharge letters for referring doctors and community optometrists.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Optometry (or equivalent).
• Active CORU registration.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong patient-focused service ethic.
• Previous experience in refractive surgery or ophthalmology is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training in refractive and ophthalmic care.
• Opportunity to work within a highly respected and established eye clinic.
• Support from a multidisciplinary clinical and administrative team.
• Structured weekday working hours with no weekends or Bank Holidays.
• Funded travel and accommodation during the Dublin training period.
• Competitive salary and annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunity for professional development in a specialised clinical setting

To apply, please send an updated copy of your CV to Grace.kilroy@ttmhealthcare.com or call 0864404568 to discuss further.