Optometrist

Optical Express Westfield Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in Southampton is hiring an Optometrist to deliver high-quality clinical eye care to patients. The role involves pre- and post-operative consultations, clinical support for ophthalmologists, and conducting essential eye examinations. The position offers a competitive package of up to £75,000, pension scheme, private healthcare, and flexible working options tailored to individual needs. Ideal for professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Salary enhancement through Performance Pay

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Paid Professional Fees

Indemnity Coverage

Independent Prescribing Sponsorship

Access to Optical Express CET courses

Discounted Laser Eye Surgery

Generous Friends and Family Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing pre- and post-operative consultations.
• Clinical support experience in ophthalmology.
• Experience in conducting advanced eye examinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients at the Surgery Centre.
• Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists.
• Perform comprehensive eye examinations.

Job description

Optometrist Role

Location – Southampton

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 Surgery Centre in Southampton. 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.

Role Highlights

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:

• Package up to £75,000
• 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, 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.

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.