Clinical Director

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider seeks a Clinical Director to join its senior management team. This role involves overseeing clinical compliance and performance, ensuring high-quality patient care across clinics. Ideal candidates are experienced Senior Optometrists with leadership skills, registered with GOC, and possess a strong background in ophthalmology. Join us to further your career in a market-leading business.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Substantial discounts across brands

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Optometrist with management experience in ophthalmology.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Track record in achieving financial objectives and operational targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical direction and governance for the division.
• Ensure safe and effective patient care in clinics.
• Meet financial objectives and operational KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical compliance

Governance

Quality standards

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

Registered with GOC

IP qualified

Experience in refractive and cataract surgery

Job description

Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes, and continued investment in our people and technology.

About the Role

Due to our continued success and expanding network of clinics, we have a vacancy for a Clinical Director, to join our existing senior management team.

The Clinical Director will be part of the senior clinical team responsible for clinical compliance, governance, performance, and quality standards. They will ensure the highest and safest levels of patient care across the clinics they oversee, in conjunction with the Divisional Director.

Candidate Profile

Our ideal candidate is an experienced Senior Optometrist currently in a senior management role within an ophthalmology or ophthalmic business, with the ability to lead and motivate their team to achieve outstanding results.

Candidates MUST be registered with GOC, IP qualified, and have extensive refractive and cataract surgery experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide clinical direction and leadership for the division.
2. Ensure clinics and treatment centres deliver safe, effective, caring, and responsive patient care in a high-quality environment.
3. Promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients and colleagues.
4. Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a track record of achieving targets.
5. Meet and exceed financial objectives, operational targets, and KPIs.
6. Possess senior management experience in healthcare (desirable).
7. Exhibit strategic planning and leadership skills.
8. Maintain excellent communication and people management skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Market-leading salary
• 33 days annual leave
• Company pension
• Substantial discounts across brands, including laser eye surgery, IOL surgery, and eyewear

If you are interested in furthering your career with a market-leading business, Optical Express is the place for you.