Optometrist

OPTICAL EXPRESS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a dedicated optometrist to join their team in Swindon. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional clinical services and patient care within a supportive multi-disciplinary environment. You will engage in a variety of tasks, from conducting eye examinations to assisting in surgeries, all while benefiting from a market-leading salary and comprehensive training. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path in a dynamic setting. If you are passionate about eye care and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Market leading salary

Performance Pay scheme

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Paid Professional Fees

Indemnity Coverage

Independent Prescribing Sponsorship

Access to CET courses

Discounted Laser Eye Surgery

Qualifications

• Qualified optometrist with experience in clinical settings.
• Ability to conduct pre- and post-operative consultations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Optometry

Clinical Support

Patient Care

Eye Examinations

Education

Degree in Optometry

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Optometrist Role

Location - Swindon/Bath

Salary - Up to £70,000

Full time and part time hours available

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 consultation clinic in Swindon located on Station Road in the Minton Place building. We will also require you to cover our consultation clinic in Bath.

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 of up to £70,000.
• 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.

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.