Optometrist

Prospect Health; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension with up to 7% employer

Colleague discount in store and online

Professional indemnity insurance

CET package

Flexible working patterns

GP access and wellbeing support

Job summary

Prospect Health in Bournemouth is seeking a qualified Optometrist for a full-time role (40 hours per week). You will deliver high-quality eye care, including comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens assessments, within a supportive optical team.

The position offers excellent earning potential (£49,400-£62,900 depending on experience), structured development, and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities to gain additional accreditations and contribute to patient services.

Qualifications

• GOC registration and NHS performer registration required.
• MECs or WECs accreditation, or willingness to achieve within 12 months (fully funded).
• Evidence of Right to Work in the UK and NHS performer-list registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens examinations.
• Deliver extended eye care services and monitor patients.
• Maintain high clinical and departmental standards and support training of colleagues.
• Collaborate with the Dispensing Optician Manager and wider optical team to develop patient services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GOC registration

NHS performer registration

MECs / WECs accreditation

Job description

Optometrist - Full Time - 40 Hours per Week

£49,400 - £62,900, depending on experience

We're currently recruiting for a qualified Optometrist to join a well-established and forward-thinking optical team in the Bournemouth Area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist looking for a full-time position with excellent earning potential, professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll be joining a supportive environment where high-quality patient care and excellent customer service are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As an Optometrist, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality clinical care while supporting the wider optical team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Completing comprehensive eye examinationsConducting contact lens examinationsDelivering extended eye care servicesScreening and monitoring patientsMaintaining high clinical and departmental standardsSupporting the training and development of colleagues through coachingWorking closely with the Dispensing Optician Manager and wider optical teamContributing to the development of new and enhanced patient services

Due to the range of extended eye care services offered, you'll be supported to gain any additional accreditations required to deliver these services.

Professional development is a key part of the role, with access to a comprehensive CPD programme, protected time for further accreditations and funded training. The aim is to give you the support and resources needed to continue developing your clinical skills and reach your full potential.

There is also the opportunity for GOC-registered professionals to supervise students, providing a rewarding way to support the next generation of optical professionals while developing your own skills and experience.

You'll also have access to in-store, regional and central support teams, ensuring expert guidance is available for both clinical and service-related queries.

Hours & Rota

40 hours per week - Full Time

The role operates on a two-week rota:

Week 1

Monday - 09:00-17:30

Tuesday - 09:00-17:30

Wednesday - 09:00-17:30

Thursday - 09:00-17:30

Saturday - 09:00-17:30

Week 2

Monday - 09:00-17:30

Tuesday - 09:00-17:30

Wednesday - 09:00-17:30

Thursday - 09:00-17:30

Friday - 09:00-17:30

The structured rota provides a consistent working pattern within a seven-day opening environment.

About You

We're looking for an Optometrist who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine passion for patient care, customer service and professional development.

You'll have:

Full GOC registrationNHS performer registration with your relevant area team or health boardMECs or WECs accreditation, or a willingness to achieve the relevant accreditation within 12 months - fully funded and supportedA commitment to maintaining your statutory CPD requirementsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA passion for delivering high standards of clinical careAn interest in developing patient services and supporting the wider optical team

You’ll also need to be able to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK, NHS performer-list registration and two clinical references as part of the compliance process.

Benefits

The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Discretionary company bonusCompany pension with up to 7%% employer matching15%% colleague discount in store and onlineProfessional indemnity insuranceGOC fees paidCET packageFlexible working patterns24/7 virtual GP accessCounselling and wellbeing supportHealth and dental cash plans24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounts across a wide range of travel, leisure and lifestyle servicesInclusive colleague networksExcellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental and neonatal care leaveSupport for colleagues undergoing fertility treatment

Interested?

If you're an Optometrist looking for a full-time opportunity offering excellent earning potential, career development, professional support and a comprehensive benefits package, we'd be very interested in hearing from you.