FOR practices/clinics:
Q : Why should I place an ad with Find an Orthoptist/ Find an Optometrist?
A: There is nothing like using a job advertising platform specifically dedicated to your profession. Orthoptists/ Optometrists/ Ophthalmic Technicians-Assistants looking for positions will certainly prefer the use of their very own ‘to-go-to’ job advertising website. With social media circulation your Ad will reach far more Orthoptists/ Optometrists/ Ophthalmic Technicians – Assistants including those not actively looking for a new position who may very well consider the position when the ad “comes to them” on social media via: Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram. Please see “Why advertise with us?” – located on our homepage, for more information.
Q : Is Find an Orthoptist/ Find an Optometrist a recruitment company?
A: Find an Orthoptist/ Find an Optometrist is not a recruitment company, but rather a large national noticeboard, where anyone looking for an Orthoptist/ Optometrist/ Ophthalmic Technician – Assistant / Ophthalmologist position can simply upload their advertised position & candidates apply directly to the contact details within the ad.
On request only, if a practice is struggling to find the perfect candidate then Find an Orthoptist / Find an Optometrist is happy to locate a suitable applicant, where there will be no charges to place an Ad on our platform, however recruitment charges will be applicable when a suitable candidate is located. This option is only on request, since our platform has key focus on just being a job advertising board with extra reach via social media.
Q : Other than social media, how else does Find an Orthoptist / Find an Optometrist establish a strong presence within its target audience?
A: After social media reach, with specific personal invites to Orthoptists/ Optometrists/ Ophthalmic Technicians – Assistants , Find an Orthoptist/ Find an Optometrist also spreads awareness of this website to professional bodies / organisations, universities, seminars & conferences. Every day more & new Orthoptists/ Optometrists/ Ophthalmic Technicians – Assistants connect with us & follow us on social media
Q : Why isn't there any 'Apply Now' or 'Apply here' button?
A: Applicants do not apply to positions via our website, they apply directly to the practice via: the contact details within the Ad. Rather than spending time in monitoring how many people apply for any given ad, Find an Orthoptist / Find an Optometrist exhausts its time & energy in really spreading awareness of any given position to its target audience, far & wide via: social media. Practices will know the success of placing their ad with Find an Orthoptist / Find an Optometrist by simply asking candidates “How did you find out about this position?”.
Q :Unsure if this position should be posted as a “locum” or should i utilize the ‘Urgent or Random” service?
A: Generally, the ”Urgent or Random” service is when you truly need an Orthoptist or Optometrist on the same day, next day or perhaps in the next few days. It can also be useful for those spontaneous one-off days ahead eg: “next month on Tuesday”. Locum positions are more so for days which can be planned ahead with plenty of notice & are generally abit longer in duration eg: maternity leave/holidays. If however, theres a Locum position for a short-time but has plenty of notice eg: “4 days required in 2 months time”, then such a position should be posted on the Locum listing and as a bonus Find an Orthoptist/ Find an Optometrist can also sms the Orthoptists or Optometrists on the urgent listing, at no extra charge (Contact Find an Orthoptist / Find an Optometrist if interested in sending an sms, if posting a Locum ad as described).
Q : Is this website equally used for Ophthalmic Technicians, since within the logo it says “connecting Orthoptists & Ophthalmologists ... Connecting Optometrists” .... there's nothing about “Ophthalmic Technicians/ Assistants” within the logo?
A: This website has a key focus on Orthoptists and Optometrists, however it equally supports & caters for Ophthalmic Technician/ Assistant positions. Since we have an enormous number of Ophthalmologists who also follow us on social media, Ophthalmologist positions can also be uploaded to our platform
FOR Orthoptists/ Optometrists:
Q: Im actually both an Orthoptist & Optometrist & wish to register both my titles for the 'Urgent & Random' listing, but when i register it asks me to specify one or the other?
A: Our database for Orthoptists & Optometrists are kept separate, therefore you will have to register twice, as an Orthoptist, then as an Optometrist.
Q: I'm surprised that Find an Orthoptist / Find an Optometrist does not take any cut from the Orthoptist or Optomestrist rate of pay, especially for those Urgent or Random one-off positions, theres probably some hidden fees ?
A: Not at all – there are no hidden fees or charges & yes Find an Orthoptist / Find an Optometrist receives no cut from the Orthoptist or Optometrist rate of pay either. Charges are only to the companies/practices who are requesting the Orthoptist or Optometrist.
Q: How do i apply thru this website for an advertised position?
A: To apply for any position you must use the contact details provided in the ad & apply directly to the practice/ company.
Q: I'm quite comfortable in my current position & have no intension of looking for another position, so i don't really need to connect with Find an Orthoptist or Find an Optometrist on social media?
A: Even though you may be pleased in your current position, you never know when something even more pleasing may come up. Therefore don’t be left behind & connect with Find an Orthoptist or Find an Optomestrist to keep yourself in the loop with not only current job opportunities but all of our interesting social media posts. No harm in staying connected to us.
