Optometrist

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in ophthalmology services offers a fantastic opportunity for an optometrist at their Ipswich clinic. Join a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes. This role involves conducting essential eye examinations, supporting ophthalmologists, and providing consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients. With a competitive salary of up to £70,000 and numerous benefits, including flexible working patterns and professional development opportunities, this position is ideal for passionate optometrists looking to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Paid professional fees

Indemnity coverage

Independent prescribing sponsorship

Access to Optical Express CET courses

Discounted laser eye surgery

Generous Friends and Family discount

Qualifications

• Experience in optometry with a focus on patient care.
• Ability to conduct advanced eye examinations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-operative consultations for patients.
• Provide clinical support to ophthalmologists.
• Perform essential and advanced eye examinations.

Skills

Optometry

Clinical Eye Care

Patient Consultations

Advanced Eye Examinations

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

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Optical Express is a provider of ophthalmology services including laser eye surgery, cataract surgery, and lens replacement surgery in the United Kingdom and Europe. For over 33 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 at our clinic in Ipswich, located in Clydesdale House in the heart of Ipswich’s central business district.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside experienced eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, and play a crucial role in delivering a diverse range of clinical eye care services to our patients.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Pre- and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients
• Providing clinical support to ophthalmologists
• Conducting essential and advanced eye examinations

Your package:

We are committed to providing optometrists with rewards and benefits that really make a difference. These include:

• A salary of up to £70,000, depending on experience
• Salary enhancement through our Performance Pay scheme
• 33 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme
• 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 Friends and Family discount scheme

We offer flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle, including longer hours across fewer days and arrangements supporting family or lifestyle commitments. Full and part-time opportunities are available, and relocation allowances will be considered.

Optical Express is committed to providing clinicians and patients with access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies from leading brands such as Carl Zeiss and Johnson & Johnson Vision.

Full refractive and cataract surgery training will be provided by experienced clinicians. You will work alongside a professional team and have access to guidance from the Clinical Services team, which includes some of the most experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists in refractive surgery and cataract care.