Optometrist

Optical Express Westfield Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking an Optometrist. The role involves pre-and post-operative consultations, providing clinical support, and conducting eye examinations. Competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000 along with benefits such as generous annual leave, pension scheme, and training opportunities. Full and part-time positions are available.

Benefits

Salary enhancement through Performance Pay

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Paid Professional Fees

Indemnity Coverage

Independent Prescribing Sponsorship

Access to CET courses

Discounted treatments

Generous Friends and Family Discount

Refractive and cataract surgery training

Qualifications

• GOC registration is mandatory for this role.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-operative consultations.
• Support ophthalmologists during clinical procedures.
• Perform essential and advanced eye examinations.

Skills

GOC registered optometrist

Minimum of 2 years experience

Job description

Job Title

Optometrist

Location

Coventry & Leamington Spa

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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 patients

Qualifications

• GOC registered optometrist
• Minimum of 2 years experience (ideally)

Package and Benefits

• Salary of £60‑70,000
• 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 Discount scheme
• Full and part‑time opportunities available. Relocation allowances will be considered.
• Full refractive and cataract surgery training will be provided and delivered by experienced clinicians

About Optical Express

Optical Express is committed to providing clinicians and patients alike with access to state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic and treatment technologies from market leaders such as Carl Zeiss and Johnson & Johnson Vision. Full refractive and cataract surgery training will be provided, and you will work alongside an exceptional professional team and invaluable guidance from our Clinical Services team, which includes some of the most experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists in the specialist areas of refractive surgery and cataract care.