Optometrist

Optical Express Westfield Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in the UK seeks an Optometrist for their Swindon consultation clinic. The role involves providing pre- and post-operative care, supporting ophthalmologists, and conducting comprehensive eye examinations. Offering a competitive package up to £75,000 with extensive benefits including annual leave, pension, and private healthcare, this position promises a supportive and dynamic environment with training provided by experienced clinicians.

Benefits

Salary enhancement through Performance Pay

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Paid Professional Fees

Indemnity Coverage

Independent Prescribing Sponsorship

Discounted Laser Eye Surgery

Qualifications

• Experience in pre- and post-operative care for refractive and cataract surgery patients.
• Ability to provide clinical support to ophthalmologists.

Responsibilities

• Conduct essential and advanced eye examinations.
• Provide pre- and post-operative consultations.

Skills

Clinical support

Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations

Education

Optometry degree

Job description

Optometrist Role

Location - Swindon/Bath

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:

• Package up to £75,000
• 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.