Optometrist

Job Overview

Optometrist

St Albans (with travel to Stevenage clinic)

Salary: £60,000 + industry-leading benefits

Location: St Albans (Trident House, Victoria Street), covering the Stevenage clinic

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time

Relocation Allowance Considered

About the Company

Our client is the UK\’s leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens, and cataract surgery. With over 35 years\’ experience and millions of patients treated, they remain at the forefront of advanced eye care. Their focus is exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes, and continual investment in people and technology.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Optometrist to join the clinical team in St Albans, with occasional cover at the Stevenage clinic. The St Albans consultation clinic is located on the third floor of Trident House on Victoria Street, directly next to the Maltings Shopping Centre car park.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, including ophthalmologists and experienced eye care professionals, playing a vital role in delivering a wide range of clinical eye care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients
• Provide clinical support to ophthalmologists
• Deliver Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations
• Ensure exceptional patient care and accurate clinical decision-making
• Contribute to the continued success of the clinic through high-quality clinical services

What\’s on Offer

Our client is committed to offering a market-leading package, including:

• £60,000 salary
• Performance-related pay scheme
• 33 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Paid professional fees
• Full indemnity cover
• Independent Prescribing sponsorship & placement support
• Access to CET courses
• Complimentary or discounted Laser Eye Surgery, IOL Surgery or LipiFlow
• Generous friends & family discounts
• Full refractive and cataract surgery training provided
• State-of-the-art technology including platforms by Carl Zeiss and Johnson & Johnson Vision

Why Join?

You will be supported daily by a highly experienced clinical team, with guidance from senior optometrists and ophthalmologists in refractive and cataract care. No two days are the same, and you will benefit from industry-leading training, professional development, and cutting-edge technology.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £42,645.01-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St Albans AL1 3HZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you currently hold Independent Prescribing (IP) status?
• What is your availability? Ft or Pt?
• What is your GOC number?
• What is your notice period?
• What are your salary expectations?

Experience:

• Optometrist: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• GOC (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person