Optometrist - Ophthalmology (B6)

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harlow is seeking an experienced Optometrist to join their Ophthalmology team. The role requires providing optometric support in busy clinics while managing a range of clinical services. Candidates should have hospital and community experience and be committed to high standards of patient care. This position offers opportunities for development and flexible working, emphasising a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Optometrist with experience in adult and paediatric roles.
• Ability to undertake a wide range of specialty clinical services.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice.
• Enhance the patient’s experience.

Skills

Hospital experience

Community experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Job overview

We have an opportunity for a new or experienced Optometrist to join the Ophthalmology team at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow.

You will be required to provide optometric support to the busy Ophthalmology clinics, which run in conjunction with other departments in the hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Optometrist with hospital and community experience who can work in an adult and paediatric extended role, carrying out a wide range of complex optometric and ophthalmological procedures.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice
• Enhance the patient’s experience
• Manage and develop the performance of the team
• Ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives
• Undertake independently / supervised a wide range of specialty clinical services involving optometric extended roles.

Our Values

• Patient at heart – Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
• Everyday excellence – Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, and learning from both
• Creative collaboration – Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined‑up services across health, social care and the voluntary sector. We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people and offers development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.