Optometrist

JR United Kingdom; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a dedicated optometrist to join their dynamic team in Thurrock. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional patient care in a state-of-the-art clinic, where you'll work alongside experienced professionals. With a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking company committed to delivering outstanding clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Paid professional fees

Indemnity coverage

CET course access

Relocation package

Friends and family discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a GOC-registered optometrist.
• Ability to conduct pre- and post-operative consultations.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential and advanced eye examinations for patients.
• Support ophthalmologists in clinical settings.

Skills

GOC registration

Clinical eye care

Patient consultations

Independent prescribing

Education

Optometry degree

Tools

Diagnostic technologies

Job description

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Working hours - Full time or part time available

Salary - Up to £65,000

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 at our clinic in Lakeside, Thurrock Shopping Centre.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside experienced eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, and play a crucial role in delivering a diverse range of clinical eye care services to our patients.

The ideal candidate will be a GOC-registered optometrist with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

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 £65,000 per annum depending on experience, with the possibility of a relocation package
• Salary enhancement through our Performance Pay scheme
• 33 days of annual leave per year, increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme
• 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 discount scheme

We offer a variety of flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle, including longer hours across fewer days and options that support your family or lifestyle commitments. Full and part-time opportunities are available. Relocation allowances will be considered.

Optical Express is committed to providing clinicians and patients with access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies from market leaders such as Carl Zeiss and Johnson & Johnson Vision.

Full refractive and cataract surgery training will be provided and delivered by experienced clinicians. To ensure you have maximum support day-to-day in the clinic, you will work alongside an exceptional professional team and have 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.