Optometrist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Optometrist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Southland's leading Independant eye care practice
• Patient focussed with excellent work life balance
• Strong Professional Devleopment ethos and committment to world class technology

About Martin and Lobb

Southlands largest eye care provider, Martin and Lobb have assisted generations of Southlanders since 1987. 

Our first priority is the wellbeing and satisfaction of our patients and in bringing them the highest quality eye care we are set apart by 

• a deeply held "clinical and patient first" focus.
• Our loyal, long serving, professional team.
• a strong commitment to continuing professional development.
• an ongoing investment in leading edge technology.

The practice benefits from an ideal proximity to central Invercargill which itself is set to see unprecedented investment in new retail and commercial development over the next decade.

As a leading practice with a clear plan for the future we are now seeking an Optometrist who shares our values to join the team.

While not a pre-requisite there is an opportunity for part ownership over time.  Further there are innovative ways in which we enable all involved to share in the success of the business.

About the role

You will be able to provide excellent care to our patients in our full scope practice with excellent peer support and an extensive diagnostic suite.

Become part of a team of five optometrists who are backed up by highly experienced technical and support staff.  Working five days a week will give you the weekends free to enjoy the most that Southland and the surrounding area has to offer. Queenstown and the mountains, the beautiful South Coast and its wildlife or exploring the scenery and many great walks in Fiordland - these are some of the things that could fill your weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with a staff bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to purchase a shareholding in the company for a candidate that was interested in this.
• Contribution towards relocation costs
• Professional registrations for NZAO & CCLS
• Financial contribution towards CPD hours
• Work life balance – we do not open weekends
• Work with a professional and supportive team
• Highly established and loyal client base
• Appointment times from 40 minutes

Skills, qualifications and application process

• We will consider Optometrists at any stage of their career including those soon to graduate.
• Registered with the ODOB in the optometrist scope with no conditions.
• You are passionate about customer care
• You are committed to high clinical standards
• You are a team player and can build long term relationships with patients (We pride ourselves on the fact that we have up to 4 generations of families as patients)

This is a great opportunity to work for a well-established business, offering a fantastic team environment and professionalism. If you have the relevant skills and attributes and are looking for a new challenge this role will provide you with a platform to work for an inclusive and supportive independent company.

To discuss this role in strict confidence please contact Michael Schwass (Business Advisor) on 021 2877707 or at [email protected].

Applications should be forwarded through the Seek portal and include a covering letter, CV and relevant references where available.