Optometrist

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a skilled optometrist to join their new clinic in Liverpool, providing exceptional eye care services. You will work alongside experienced ophthalmologists and a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With a commitment to professional development, you will receive comprehensive training in refractive and cataract surgery, along with access to state-of-the-art technology. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and work-life balance. If you are passionate about eye care and looking for a supportive environment to thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market leading salary up to £60,000

Performance Pay scheme

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Paid Professional Fees

Indemnity Coverage

Independent Prescribing Sponsorship

Access to CET courses

Discounted Laser Eye Surgery

Generous Friends and Family Discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified optometrist with a focus on patient care and clinical services.
• Experience in pre- and post-operative consultations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery.
• Support ophthalmologists in delivering clinical eye care services.

Skills

Optometry

Patient Care

Clinical Support

Eye Examinations

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Laser Eye Surgery Technology

Job description

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:

• 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:

• A market leading salary up to £60,000
• 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 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. 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.