Optometrist

Prospect Health; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension (7% match)

Colleague discount (15%)

Indemnity insurance

CET package

Flexible hours

Virtual GP access

Job summary

Prospect Health is seeking a qualified Optometrist to join a well-established optical team in the St Austell area. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, strong professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package focused on high-quality patient care.

You will conduct comprehensive eye examinations, support contact lens services, and deliver extended eye care services while collaborating with the Dispensing Optician Manager and wider team.

Qualifications

• Full GOC registration and NHS performer registration in your area team.
• MECs or WECs accreditation, or willingness to achieve within 12 months (funded).
• Commitment to CPD requirements and high professional standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations with high patient care standards.
• Support contact lens services as part of the optical team.
• Deliver extended eye care services and develop patient services.
• Collaborate with the Dispensing Optician Manager and wider team.
• Coach and support colleagues while maintaining clinical and operational standards.
• Contribute to development of new services and improvements in patient care.

Skills

GOC registration

NHS registration

CPD commitment

Communication skills

Patient care

Job description

Optometrist - Full Time - 40 Hours per Week

£49,400 - £62,900, depending on experience

We're currently recruiting for a qualified Optometrist to join a well-established and forward-thinking optical team in the St Austell area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist looking for a full-time role offering strong professional development, career opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll be joining a supportive environment where high-quality patient care is at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As an Optometrist, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care while supporting the wider optical team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive eye examinations and excellent patient care
• Supporting contact lens services
• Delivering extended eye care services
• Working closely with the Dispensing Optician Manager and wider team
• Coaching and supporting colleagues
• Maintaining high clinical and operational standards
• Contributing to the development of new and enhanced patient services

Due to extended NHS service contracts, you'll have the opportunity to support the treatment and monitoring of eye conditions, with additional accreditations fully funded and supported where required.

You'll receive comprehensive professional development and training, including a strong CPD programme and protected time to complete additional accreditations.

There is also the opportunity, where appropriate, for GOC-registered professionals to supervise students - providing a rewarding way to support the next generation of optical professionals while developing your own skills.

You'll also have access to in-store, regional and central support teams, ensuring expert guidance is available for both clinical and service-related queries.

Hours & Rota

40 hours per week - Full Time

The role operates on a two-week rota:

Week 1

Saturday - 09:00-17:30

Monday - 09:00-17:30

Tuesday - 09:00-17:30

Wednesday - 09:00-17:30

Thursday - 09:00-17:30

Week 2

Monday - 09:00-17:30

Tuesday - 09:00-17:30

Wednesday - 09:00-17:30

Thursday - 09:00-17:30

Friday - 09:00-17:30

About You

We're looking for an Optometrist who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine passion for patient care and customer service.

You'll have:

• Full GOC registration
• NHS performer registration with your relevant area team or health board
• MECs or WECs accreditation, or a willingness to achieve the relevant accreditation within 12 months - fully funded and supported
• A commitment to maintaining your statutory CPD requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for delivering high standards of clinical care
• An interest in developing patient services and supporting the wider optical team

You'll also need to have the right to work in the UK. As part of the compliance process, you'll be required to provide evidence of NHS performer-list registration and two clinical references.

Benefits

The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension with up to 7%% employer matching
• 15%% colleague discount in store and online
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Counselling and wellbeing support
• Health and dental cash plans
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts across a wide range of travel, leisure and lifestyle services
• Inclusive colleague networks
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental and neonatal care leave
• Support for colleagues undergoing fertility treatment