Optometrist

Job Title – OptometristLocation – Ipswich Salary – Up to £70,000 Pro RataAs 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 from our clinic in Ipswich. Located in Clydesdale House in the heart of Ipswich\’s central business district.You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside experienced eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, and play a crucial role in the delivery of a diverse range of clinical eye care services to our patients.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 patientsProviding clinical support to our ophthalmologistsProviding Essential and Advanced Eye examinations for our patientsYour package: We are committed to providing optometrists with rewards and benefits that really make a difference. The fantastic range of benefits you will receive include:A salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience£5,000 relocation bonusSalary enhancement through our Performance Pay scheme33 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of servicePension SchemePrivate HealthcarePaid Professional FeesIndemnity CoverageIndependent Prescribing Sponsorship and Placement AssistanceAccess to Optical Express CET coursesComplimentary or discounted Laser Eye Surgery, Intraocular Lens surgery or Lipiflow treatmentGenerous Optical Express Friends and Family Discount schemeWe offer an array of flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle, to include longer hours across fewer days and patterns 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 alike with access to state of the art diagnostic and treatment technologies from a range of market leaders such as Carl Zeiss and Johnson & Johnson Vision.Full refractive and cataract surgery training will be provided and is delivered by experienced clinicians. To ensure you have maximum support day-to-day in the clinic, you will work alongside an exceptional professional team, as well as having 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.