Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Optometrist to join our amazing and supportive clinical team in our prestige private Manchester Eye Hospital. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic comprehensive benefits package, along with fully funded training and development programs. Please not this is a fixed term contract 6-12 months offering part-time hours of 27.5 hours a week across 3 days.

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

We are rated as a ‘great place to work’ and here are some of our amazing benefits:

Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £75k 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 postsurgery 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

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.

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. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/

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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