Optometrist

Job Description

Location: Lakeside, Thurrock
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum

The Medical People are recruiting on behalf of our client.

Our client is a leading provider of ophthalmology services, delivering exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a GOC-registered Optometrist (minimum 2 years’ experience) to join their Lakeside Clinic. You will work alongside ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals, playing a key 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
• Perform essential and advanced eye examinations

Ideal Candidate

• GOC-registered Optometrist (minimum 2 years’ experience)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care
• Motivated, professional, and team-oriented

Benefits

• Market-leading salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Performance-related pay enhancements
• 33 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme and private healthcare
• Paid professional fees and indemnity coverage
• Independent Prescribing Sponsorship and Placement Assistance
• Access to continuing education and training courses
• Complimentary or discounted laser eye surgery, intraocular lens surgery, or Lipiflow treatment
• Generous friends and family discount scheme
• Flexible working patterns to suit lifestyle, including longer hours across fewer days
• Full and part-time opportunities available
• Relocation allowances considered

How to Apply

Please submit your CV via our application portal to join our team and take the next step in your career within a professional and supportive clinical environment.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.