Optometrist

Optical Express Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated optometrist to join their Taunton clinic. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver exceptional eye care services as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You'll conduct essential and advanced eye examinations, support ophthalmologists, and engage with patients in pre- and post-operative care. With a commitment to professional development and a market-leading salary, this position is perfect for those passionate about patient care and looking to enhance their clinical skills. Join a team that values innovation and provides top-notch training in a dynamic environment.

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

• Must have a degree in Optometry and relevant clinical experience.
• Ability to perform advanced eye examinations and consultations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-operative consultations for patients.
• Provide clinical support to ophthalmologists and perform eye exams.

Skills

Optometry

Patient Care

Clinical Support

Eye Examinations

Education

Degree in Optometry

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Optometrist Role

Location – Taunton

Salary – Up to £70,000

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 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.

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.