Optometrist

Optical Express Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular

Free eye tests

Discounted prescription eyewear

Generous friend and family discount

Ongoing training and development

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Solutions/Support

Job summary

Optical Express Group in Chelmsford is seeking a fully qualified optometrist to join a multidisciplinary eye care team. You will conduct pre- and post-operative consultations, support ophthalmologists, participate in YAG capsulotomy services, and perform essential and advanced eye examinations.

We welcome candidates with at least 3 years post-registration experience, strong communication skills, and a patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Optometrist with at least 3 years post-registration experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to achieve business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, patient-focused approach with a commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Pre- and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients.
• Provide clinical support to ophthalmologists.
• Be part of the YAG capsulotomy service, delivering these procedures.
• Provide Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations.

Skills

Post-registration experience

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Optometrist Role

Location – Chelmsford

Salary – Up to £70,000 per annum

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 provide care to patients from our clinic in Chelmsford. Located on the ground floor of Marlborough House in Chelmsford city centre, close to Chelmsford train station.

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.

What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified Optometrist with at least 3 years post-registration experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to achieve business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, patient-focused approach with a commitment to continuous professional development.

A career at Optical Express is fulfilling, fun and rewarding. As an employee, you can benefit from the following:

• State of the art, modern working environments
• 33 days annual leave*
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Access to a range of exclusive offers, discounts and rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Solutions/Support

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.