Optometrist

JR United Kingdom; Melksham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a skilled optometrist to join their expanding team in Melksham. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment, delivering high-quality clinical eye care services. With flexible working options and a commitment to professional development, this position promises a rewarding career path. Enjoy a market-leading salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and access to advanced training and technologies. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Performance Pay scheme

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Paid professional fees

Indemnity coverage

Independent prescribing sponsorship

Access to Optical Express CET courses

Discounted laser eye surgery

Friends and Family Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a GOC registered optometrist.
• Ability to conduct essential and advanced eye examinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre and post-operative consultations for patients.
• Support ophthalmologists in clinical procedures.
• Conduct essential and advanced eye examinations.

Skills

GOC registered optometrist

Clinical eye care services

Pre and post-operative consultations

Advanced Eye examinations

Education

Optometry degree

Tools

Diagnostic technologies

Job description

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About Optical Express

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 focus on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes, and continued investment in our people and technology.

Job Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has become available due to the expansion of our group for an optometrist to provide care to patients at our clinic in Melksham.

Role Description

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. We require a minimum of 2 years experience as a GOC registered optometrist.

Responsibilities

• Pre and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients
• Providing clinical support to ophthalmologists
• Conducting Essential and Advanced Eye examinations

Benefits

We are committed to rewarding our optometrists with benefits that make a real difference. These include:

• Market-leading salary
• Performance Pay scheme
• 33 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Pension scheme
• Paid professional fees
• Indemnity coverage
• Independent prescribing sponsorship and placement
• Access to Optical Express CET courses
• Complimentary or discounted laser eye surgery, intraocular lens surgery, or Lipiflow treatments
• Optical Express Friends and Family Discount scheme

Work Patterns and Support

Flexible working options are available, including longer hours across fewer days and arrangements that support personal commitments. Full and part-time roles are offered, with relocation allowances considered.

Technology and Training

We provide access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies from leaders like Carl Zeiss and Johnson & Johnson Vision. Full refractive and cataract surgery training is provided by experienced clinicians, along with support from our Clinical Services team, comprising some of the most experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists in refractive surgery and cataract care.