Optometrist

Optical Express Group; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of the art facilities

33 days annual leave

Free Laser Eye Surgery

Free eye tests

Discounted eyewear and sunglasses

Friends and family discounts

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Wellbeing and assistance programs

Job summary

Optical Express Group in Taunton is seeking an optometrist to provide eye care across our consultation clinic in Taunton, with regular travel to Exeter and Bristol surgery centres.

The role covers pre- and post-operative consultations, clinical support to ophthalmologists, and essential eye examinations, with a supportive multi-disciplinary team and opportunities for training, development and generous benefits.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Optometrist Role

Location – Taunton

Salary up to £70,000 plus a £5,000 relocation bonus

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 Taunton. You will also be required to travel to our surgery centres in Exeter and Bristol regularly.

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.

A career at Optical Express is fulfilling, fun and rewarding. As an employee, you can benefit from the following:

• State of the art, modern working environments
• 33 days annual leave*
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Access to a range of exclusive offers, discounts and rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Solutions/Support

Full and part time opportunities are available. Relocation allowances will be considered.

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.