Refractive Optometrist - Part Time

Optegra Eye Health Care; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading eye health provider in Guildford is seeking a Part-Time Refractive Optometrist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves performing pre and post-operative consultations and working closely with patients. Ideal candidates should be fully qualified with GOC registration and have experience in a refractive setting. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £75k, generous leave, flexible working, and comprehensive training opportunities. The environment encourages personal growth and well-being.

Benefits

Generous salary reviewed annually

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working schemes

Funded training and development

Annual STAR awards

Free laser eye treatment

Private healthcare with 24/7 GP appointments

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.
• Extensive experience in refractive or hospital environments.
• Familiarity with patient administration and electronic record systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre and post-operative consultations.
• Run acute and follow-up clinics post-surgery.
• Provide health advice and support to patients.
• Document findings in electronic medical records.

Skills

Current GOC registration

Experience in a refractive environment

Patient administration systems

Meeting conversion targets

Job description

Refractive Optometrist - Part Time

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced refractive Optometrist to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Surrey Eye Hospital, located in Guildford. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs. This is a part-time hours of 20 hours a week across 2 days.

Company Overview

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times . We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.

Benefits

We are rated as a ‘ great place to work’ and here are some of our amazing benefits :

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £75k dependent on experience
• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible working and SMART working schemes – because we believe in work life balance
• Funded training and development – because we believe in our people
• Celebrating your anniversaries – because we value loyalty and commitment
• Annual STAR awards
• Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)
• Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
• Private Healthcare, 24 / 7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role

As an integral part of a multi disciplinary team working alongside consultants, you will be required to carry out pre and post-operative consultations, assessing the suitability of patients for treatment. Some of your key responsibilities will include :

• Carry out examinations that are associated with cataract surgery.
• Run acute and follow up clinics postsurgery for patients documenting findings in the electronic medical record systems.
• Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital.
• Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary.
• Ensure awareness of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment within the clinical competency framework.
• Ensure awareness of CQC policies and updates, attending all mandatory update courses

Requirements

• Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist
• Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive, high street or hospital environment
• Experience of using patient administration systems and electronic medical record systems
• Experience of working to conversion targets and other KPIs within Vision Correction

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.

Closing date : Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.