Optometrist

OPTICAL EXPRESS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in Bristol is seeking an experienced Optometrist to join their team. You will be integral in delivering a range of clinical services, including pre- and post-operative consultations and diverse eye examinations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a multi-disciplinary environment, aiming for exceptional patient care. Benefits include a salary up to £70,000, comprehensive training, and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Market leading salary up to £70,000

33 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Indemnity Coverage

Qualifications

• Experience as an optometrist with capabilities for eye care services.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and training.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients in the Bristol clinic.
• Participate in consultations and support for eye surgery.
• Conduct essential and advanced eye examinations.

Skills

Clinical support to ophthalmologists

Pre- and post-operative consultations

Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations

Job description

Job Title

Optometrist

Location

Bristol

Salary

Up to £70,000

About the Company

As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our expert Surgeons undertake more procedures collectively than any other national provider. For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. We are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an optometrist to provide care to patients from our clinic in Bristol.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside experienced eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, and play a crucial role in the delivery of a diverse range of clinical eye care services to our patients.

At Optical Express, no two days are the same. Your role will be varied and can include:

• Pre- and post-operative consultations for our refractive and cataract surgery patients.
• Providing clinical support to our ophthalmologists.
• Being part of our multi-disciplinary YAG capsulotomy service, delivering these procedures.
• Providing Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations for our patients.

Benefits

We are committed to providing optometrists with rewards and benefits that really make a difference. The fantastic range of benefits you will receive includes:

• A market leading salary up to £70,000
• Salary enhancement through our Performance Pay scheme
• 33 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of service
• Free on site parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Paid Professional Fees
• Indemnity Coverage
• Independent Prescribing Sponsorship and Placement Assistance
• Access to Optical Express CET courses
• Complimentary or discounted Laser Eye Surgery, Intraocular Lens surgery or Lipiflow treatment
• Generous Optical Express Friends and Family Discounts

We offer an array of flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle, to include longer hours across fewer days and patterns that support your family or lifestyle commitments. Full and part time opportunities are available. Relocation allowances will be considered.

Technology and Training

Optical Express is committed to providing clinicians and patients alike with access to state of the art diagnostic and treatment technologies from a range of market leaders such as Carl Zeiss and Johnson & Johnson Vision.

Full refractive and cataract surgery training will be provided and is delivered by experienced clinicians. To ensure you have maximum support day-to-day in the clinic, you will work alongside an exceptional professional team, as well as having access to invaluable guidance from the Clinical Services team, which includes some of the most experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists in the specialist areas of refractive surgery and cataract care.