Clinical Optometrist

Community Eye Care CHEC; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in eye care is seeking an Optometrist in Worcester. This role offers a chance to provide independent eye care and participate in clinical assessments, ensuring patient comfort throughout their journey. With a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional development, CHEC prioritizes work-life balance and high-quality patient care.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

Life assurance

Bluelight Card with discounts

Performance reviews with training

Employee discounts portal

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

MediCash health cash plan

Qualifications

• GOC-registered Optometrist with at least 12 months post-registration experience.
• Motivated to develop in clinical optometry.

Responsibilities

• Assess and counsel patients regarding cataract surgery.
• Ensure patients understand risks and benefits with care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

GOC Registration

Job description

The Vacancy

Job Title: Optometrist

Location: Worcester

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.

Are you an Optometrist who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

About the Role

This role would suit an Optometrist who has 12 months post-registration experience and holds current GOC registration. You will be willing to expand your horizons and take the leap into the clinical side of optometry.

Our Optometrists provide independent eye care and make assessments on the need for cataract surgery, ensuring patients understand the risks and benefits and providing reassurance throughout.

If successful, we will support your professional development, including training for YAG Laser procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess and counsel patients regarding cataract surgery, including discussing expected outcomes.
2. Ensure patients understand the risks and benefits of surgery with a considerate manner reflecting the patients' needs.
3. Provide reassurance from the start to the end of the patient journey.
4. Ensure post-operative management is undertaken with the support of medical staff.
5. Undertake YAG laser procedures with training.

As a Clinical Optometrist, you will work alongside a wider clinical team to provide safe, effective, and efficient clinical care, focusing on patient-centric, independent eye care and assessments for cataract surgery.

Who We Are Looking For

1. A GOC-registered Optometrist with at least 12 months post-registration experience.
2. Motivated to develop and keenly interested in the clinical side of optometry.
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Understanding of clinical governance and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why Work for Us?

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Company pension.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Bluelight Card with discounts and cashback options.
• Performance reviews with training and development plans.
• Employee discounts portal.
• Gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tech scheme.
• MediCash health cash plan.

About CHEC

Since 2012, CHEC has collaborated with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide accessible, timely ophthalmology and gastroenterology care—free at the point of use. We operate across a nationwide network of community hospitals and clinics, expanding our services to include ENT and Dermatology, aiming to deliver the best clinical outcomes and patient care.

CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, adhering to all safeguarding policies and standards, including DBS checks.

As An Employer

We value trust, integrity, and honesty, fostering a positive and open work environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, opportunities for cross-functional experience, a good work-life balance, and a supportive team culture.

Access to Work

Support is available for employees with disabilities or health conditions. For more information, visit: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work