Cathedral Eye Clinic – Part-time Optometrist

Northern Ireland Optometric Society; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Annual Bonus

31 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid (GOC/AOP)

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Cathedral Eye Clinic in Belfast is expanding its specialist optometry team and seeks a part-time Optometrist to join a private ophthalmic service delivering cataract, refractive and related care. Working alongside leading surgeons, you will conduct pre- and post-operative assessments, collaborate with consultants across subspecialities, and develop advanced clinical skills with state-of-the-art equipment.

You'll support research activities and CPD within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Optometrist registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Independent Prescribing (IP) qualification or training in progress.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performing pre‑operative and post‑operative patient assessments as part of a team.
• Collaborating with Consultant Ophthalmologists across subspecialities (refractive, retinal, corneal).
• Developing advanced clinical skills with state‑of‑the‑art equipment.
• Supporting clinical research activities and CPD within the clinic.

Skills

GOC registration

IP qualification

Clinical assessment

Communication

Job description

Cathedral Eye Clinic – Part-time Optometrist

Join one of Northern Ireland’s leading private eye hospitals. Cathedral Eye Clinic is expanding its team and is seeking a part-time Optometrist to join our specialist service. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside some of the island of Ireland’s leading ophthalmic surgeons, within a highly specialised environment focused on delivering outstanding patient care across cataract, refractive and other ophthalmic services.

The Role

This is more than a career opportunity. It is a chance to be part of a pioneering organisation that is redefining what is possible in eye care and changing lives every day.

Due our continued growth, Cathedral Eye Clinic is seeking an Optometrist to join our Belfast team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical expertise, gain exposure to advanced ophthalmic procedures, and work alongside a highly skilled, supportive team.

Your key responsibilities would be:

• Working as part of a team of Optometrists, performng pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments.
• Collaborating with Consultant Ophthalmologists across a range of subspecialities, including refractive, retinal and corneal.
• Developing advanced clinical skills through mentorship from world class Ophthalmologists.
• Utilising state of the art Optometric equipment to perform and interpret advanced ocular imaging and scans.
• Supporting clinical research activities, working alongside our Research Optometrist to collect and analyse patient data.
• Managing patients’ eye conditions independently and as part of the wider Cathedral Eye Clinic multidisciplinary team.
• Some Optometrists may be required to work within Speciality Dry Eye, Medical Contact Lens and Glaucoma Clinics.
• Working closely with our administrative and nursing teams to deliver an exceptional patient experience.
• Conducting eye wellness assessments at health screening and outreach events alongside Optical Assistant and nursing colleagues.
• Taking a proactive approach to continuous professional development and clinical growth.

Overall, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Optometrist to become an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering exceptional patient care while advancing their clinical expertise in a centre of ophthalmic excellence.

The role involves

The Person:

• Qualified Optometrist registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Independent Prescribing (IP) qualification or currently undertaking training towards this qualification.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality, safe patient care.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement, and professional development.
• Previous experience working within a private ophthalmology or refractive setting. All refractive training will be provided in-house.
• Experience managing a range of ocular conditions within an extended clinical role.

The Benefits

• A Competitive salary depending on experience
• Bi-Annual Bonus
• Part-time hours of work:

2 days per week, based on working Tuesday and Wednesday (15 hours)

1 to 2 Saturdays per month

There will be an opportunity to increase these hours as they become available

• 31 days annual leave (pro rata) including statutory holidays
• Additional paid birthday leave
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid including GOC and AOP
• Professional development opportunities with regular internal/external training events and support attaining CPD

The Clinic is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, experience, and the ability to fulfil the requirements of the role.