Resident Optometrist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is seeking a Resident Optometrist to join its dynamic ophthalmology department. This position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality care, gain hands-on experience across various specialties, and collaborate with expert consultants. Ideal candidates should have GOC registration and a passion for developing their clinical skills in a supportive environment. This role provides access to tailored professional development and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Discounted bus travel

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• No prior hospital experience needed; welcome for both newly qualified and established optometrists.
• Hands-on experience across a wide range of hospital clinics.
• Strong desire to grow and develop within the field of optometry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality hospital optometry services.
• Perform advanced clinical techniques and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Get involved in clinical teaching, audits, research, and service management.

Skills

Clinical skills

Collaboration

Advanced clinical techniques

Education

GOC registration

Job description

Overview

Ready to take your first step into hospital optometry? Are you a newly qualified optometrist eager to move beyond the high street and dive into the exciting world of hospital eye care? Join us as a Resident Optometrist and kick-start your journey into ophthalmology—where every day brings new learning, challenges, and the chance to make a real difference in patient care.

Why join us?

• No prior hospital experience needed! We welcome both newly qualified and established optometrists with GOC registration ready to grow.
• Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of hospital clinics—from paediatrics to specialist refraction and low vision.
• Work alongside expert consultant ophthalmologists and a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
• Access tailored professional development including College certificates in medical retina, glaucoma, and independent prescribing.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver high-quality hospital optometry services with practical clinical skills.
• Perform advanced clinical techniques: pachymetry, contact tonometry, slit-lamp exams, visual fields, and imaging.
• Collaborate closely with consultants, optometrists, orthoptists, nurses, and admin staff to ensure outstanding patient care.
• Get involved in clinical teaching, audits, research, and service management—all designed to build your career.

About us

We’re a busy, dynamic ophthalmology department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, home to a range of consultant ophthalmologists and a passionate optometry team of 16, ranging from residents to specialists and advanced clinicians. Here, you’ll be a valued team member with strong support to develop your clinical skills and interests.

Addenbrooke’s is one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the UK, known nationally and internationally for delivering outstanding patient care and pioneering clinical research. Our Good Care Quality Commission rating reflects the dedication and teamwork that make us a top hospital to work at.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds, the priorities are a quality service focused on people—patients, staff and partners. CUH provides outstanding care, rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, and its values—Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent—are at the heart of patient care.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We value differences and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Applicant information

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. If you are on a Student visa, you will need a Graduate visa or have completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date, or the Trust must sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the start date.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough roles, applicants identified as at risk of redundancy will be prioritized, but interview opportunities cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 29 September 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 8 October 2025.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialties
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools, colleges and transport links

Benefits

CUH offers development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. We provide discounted Stagecoach bus travel, free Park and Ride between sites, and subsidised on-site parking for eligible staff. On-site hot food is available 24/7 at a reduced cost, and staff spaces include a colleague café and break area. We support good work-life balance with flexible working arrangements where possible.