At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct eye examinations and provide patient care in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Join Optegra, a top-rated workplace committed to your growth and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, funded training, and generous leave.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values your individuality.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in eye healthcare while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified optometrist with refractive experience.
The predicted salary is between 34706 - 42418 £ per year.
Optegra has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Optometrist to join our team in Colchester. 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 role of 9.5 hours per week for 1 day on Fridays and must have refractive experience.
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
- Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £77,625K FTE 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 post-surgery 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.
You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. 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.
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