Optometrist

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking clinical practice in Chelmsford, offering flexible roles for Optometrists. This position provides a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, including fully sponsored clinical courses. Enjoy a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including private healthcare, dental cover, and generous holiday allowances. Collaborate with an experienced team while contributing to a culture that values hard work and commitment. If you're passionate about Optometry and looking for a rewarding career path, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Dental cover

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Payment of professional fees

Lifestyle benefits

Support for clinical courses

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Optometrist with GOC registration.
• Open to all experience levels, including those nearing OSCE.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a modern clinical practice with advanced equipment.
• Offer clinical services like MECS, Cataract, and Glaucoma clinics.
• Foster team spirit and support staff development.

Skills

GOC registration

Optometry

Clinical services

Team collaboration

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Key Duties

1. Flexible full or part-time role including Sundays.
2. Operate in a modern and well-equipped clinical practice, including OCTs & Phoropters.
3. Offer wider clinical services such as MECS, Cataract, and Glaucoma clinics.
4. Work alongside an experienced and tenured team, including qualified dispensing staff and long-serving Optometrists.
5. Foster an excellent team spirit, valuing each employee's hard work and commitment, which are key to success.
6. Numerous opportunities for progression and development, including fully sponsored clinical courses and specialization options.
7. Opportunity for pre-registration supervision.
8. Collaborate with an experienced team, including qualified Dispensing Opticians.

Package and Benefits

1. Competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000 if newly qualified, up to c.£65,000 pro rata, depending on experience and negotiable.
2. Payment of professional fees.
3. Private healthcare and dental cover.
4. Lifestyle benefits.
5. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (total 33 days).
6. Supportive practice environment with multiple development avenues.
7. Support through further clinical courses.

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Client Requirements

1. GOC registration as a fully qualified Optometrist.
2. Right to work in the UK.
3. Applications are welcome from Optometrists of all experience levels, including those approaching OSCE in the upcoming months.