Optometrist

Optical Express Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a dedicated optometrist to join their Cardiff Clinic. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced ophthalmologists, providing a variety of clinical services, including essential eye examinations and pre-operative consultations. With a commitment to patient care and professional development, you will benefit from a market-leading salary, flexible working patterns, and comprehensive training in refractive and cataract surgery. This dynamic environment promises a rewarding career where no two days are the same, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate optometrists.

Benefits

Market leading salary up to £65,000

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Paid Professional Fees

Indemnity Coverage

Independent Prescribing Sponsorship

Access to CET courses

Discounted Laser Eye Surgery

Friends and Family Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical eye care services and consultations.
• Strong focus on patient care and clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-operative consultations for eye surgery patients.
• Provide clinical support and essential eye examinations.

Skills

Optometry

Patient Care

Clinical Support

Eye Examinations

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Laser Eye Surgery Technology

Job description

Optometrist Role

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.

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an optometrist to join the highly experienced team at our Cardiff Clinic to work 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.
• Providing Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations for our patients.

Your package:

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 £65,000
• Salary enhancement through our Performance Pay scheme
• 33 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of service
• 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, including 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.

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.