Optometrist

Optical Express Westfield Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of eye care is seeking an Optometrist for their new clinic in Liverpool. This role involves providing exceptional care through pre- and post-operative consultations, supporting ophthalmologists, and conducting eye examinations. The company offers a market-leading salary, comprehensive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and extensive training to ensure professional growth.

Benefits

Market leading salary

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Paid Professional Fees

Indemnity Coverage

CET courses access

Discounted Laser Eye Surgery

Friends and Family Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing eye care services.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of refractive and cataract surgery.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical support to ophthalmologists

Pre- and post-operative consultations

Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations

Job description

Overview

Optometrist Role

Location - Liverpool

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 brand new clinic in Liverpool. The clinic is located within one of the most prestigious business addresses in the city, Exchange Station, set in the heart of Liverpool’s vibrant commercial district, adjacent to the Vernon Street entrance/exit of Moorfields 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:

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 our patients.

What we offer / Benefits

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:

• A market leading salary
• 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

Working arrangements

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. Relocation allowances will be considered.

Training and support

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.