Optometrist Optical Express

Optometrist Role

Location - Maidstone

Salary - Up to £65,000

As 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 at our clinic in Maidstone, ideally situated in Toherst Court in Turkey Mill Business Park.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside experienced eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, and play a crucial role in delivering a diverse range of clinical eye care services to our patients.

Your role will be varied and include:

• Pre- and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients.
• Providing clinical support to ophthalmologists.
• Conducting Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations for patients.

Benefits package:

We are committed to offering rewards and benefits that make a real difference. These include:

• A market-leading salary of £65,000 per annum.
• Salary enhancement through our Performance Pay scheme.
• 33 days of annual leave, increasing with service.
• Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Paid Professional Fees.
• Indemnity Coverage.
• Independent Prescribing Sponsorship and Placement Assistance.
• Access to Optical Express CET courses.
• Complimentary or discounted Laser Eye Surgery, Intraocular Lens surgery, or Lipiflow treatment.
• Generous Friends and Family Discounts.

Flexible working patterns are available to suit your lifestyle, including options for longer hours across fewer days or arrangements that support family or lifestyle commitments. Both full- and part-time opportunities are offered. Relocation allowances can be considered.

Optical Express is dedicated to providing clinicians and patients with access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies from industry leaders such as Carl Zeiss and Johnson & Johnson Vision.

Full refractive and cataract surgery training will be provided by experienced clinicians. You will work alongside a professional team and have access to guidance from our Clinical Services team, which includes some of the most experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists in refractive surgery and cataract care.