Optometrist

Compass Associates; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent Prescribing Sponsorship

Training in Pre and Post-operative consultations

Pension Scheme

Paid Professional Fees

Staff Discount & Cycle to Work Scheme

Indemnity Coverage

Free Laser Eye Surgery

Generous Friends & Family Discount

Job summary

Join a leading surgical eye clinic in Middlesbrough as an Optometrist, where you’ll receive comprehensive training in refractive and cataract surgery, mentoring and support for your career development. Ideal for those with 1-2 years post-registration experience, this role focuses on exceptional patient care and collaborative work within a modern clinic environment.

Qualifications

• GOC Registered Optometrist.
• Minimum 1 year UK post-registration experience.
• Experience in a private or clinical setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential and advanced eye examinations.
• Support ophthalmologists with clinical assessments.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative consultations for cataract and refractive procedures.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

BSc in Optometry

Job description

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Senior Principal Consultant - Ophthalmology and Audiology

Optometrist – IP Sponsorship and Refractive Training - Surgical Eye Clinic

Location: Middlesbrough

Employment Type: Full-Time | Part-Time

Are you a GOC-registered Optometrist looking to take your career to the next level?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, specialist eye clinicthat is at the forefront of laser eye surgery and advanced ophthalmic care. With over 25 years of success in the industry, the company is committed to investing in both patient outcomes and employee development.

With a “put the patient first” mentality and a transcending care for their employee’s career paths, this a great opportunity to continue your growth as an Optometrist; you will also be given full refractive and cataract surgery training as soon as you start, and there will also be the option Sponsor your Independent Prescribing (IP) Course.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for an Optometrist with 1-2 years post-registration experience, who is eager to expand their clinical skillset. Full specialist training will be provided, including refractive, cataract, and glaucoma pathways. You'll be working in a modern clinic environment where patient care is paramount and continuous professional development is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering essential and advanced eye examinations
• Supporting ophthalmologists with clinical assessments
• Conducting pre- and post-operative consultations for cataract and refractive procedures

Requirements

• GOC Registered
• Minimum 1 years UK post-registration experience
• BSc in Optometry
• Strong clinical decision-making and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
• Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team
• Prior experience in a private or clinical setting is a plus
• Up to £70,000 DOE
• Independent Prescribing Sponsorship and Placement Assistance.
• Training in Pre and post-operative consultations for our refractive and cataract surgery patients
• Pension Scheme
• Paid Professional Fees
• Staff Discount & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Indemnity Coverage
• Free Laser Eye Surgery
• Generous Friends & Family Discount

Referral Scheme

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the exclusive recruitment consultancy for this vacancy.

We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for every successful recommendation or referral.

Interested?

If you're an Optometrist looking for a rewarding opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Information

Phone: [phone]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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