Optegra Eye Health Care
Optometrist - Part Time FTC
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Optometrist – Fixed Term (6-12 Months) | Part-Time (27.5 hrs/week)
We’re seeking an experienced Optometrist to join our forward-thinking clinical team at Preston Brook Hospital, Manchester—a prestigious private eye care centre. This fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly-rated Further Education Environment with a tailored salary of up to £75k FTE, competitive benefits, and fully funded professional development.
This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to patient care while enjoying a supportive workplace, ساختارised by Great Place to Work recognition.
About the Role
Core Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre- and post-operative cataract surgery consultations, assessing patient suitability for interventions
- Provide acute and follow-up clinical care—including managing patient records via electronic medical record systems
- Deliver health education, advice, and support, ensuring patients receive appropriate guidance
- Offer first-line clinical advice and coordinate referrals to specialists where necessary
- Ensure compliance with CQC policies, participate in mandatory training, and adhere to clinical safety protocols for all equipment
You will join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of professionals in a fast-paced private hospital setting, providing high-quality, patient-centred care.
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A fully qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist with a minimum of three years of clinical experience in either private practice, high street optometry, or hospital-settings, including:
- Refractive or surgical environments—preferably cataract work, digital techniques (e.g., OCT, anterior segment imaging), and sub-specialities
- Reliable use of electronic health records (patient databases, clinical documentation)
- Experience with performance metrics & conversion targets—consistent with our vision-consultation focus
- Strong communication skills—with patients, team members, and referring medical professionals
- Result!!! Flexibility to adapt to high throughput of cases in a busy hospital clinic
What We Offer
Career Development
- Pension matching (emergent retirement savings options)
- Unrivalled mandatory training & ongoing development (Courses/CPD funding)
- Internal promotion within our network of private eye hospitals
Creativity and Work/Life Balance
- 33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Flexible/Remote work policy—including Smart Working schemes (from productive home arrangements)
- Recognition schemes: Optegra STAR Awards for excellence
Personal & Practical Perks
- Blue Light Card - Enabling discounts across significant retailers online or eligible high street brands
- £50 interval £130 Laser Eye Clinics voucher) for the Clinical Equinox (promotion included)
- Full scope Optometrist membership (NHS Close to 70%) in Private-Practice Consultant Level eligible
- Optional Cycle-to-Work or Season Ticket Loan Scheme
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Health and Wellbeing Support
- Private Health (virtual access to your doctor) + Mental Wellbeing: Free physiotherapy and app with OK Neliso counselling
- Enhanced maternity/ and paternity leave
After careful consideration, you will be encouraged to get involved with our inclusive employee network. Optegra’s Cultural Medicine initiative actively embraces diverse identities and provides training for equality in practice.
About Us Optegra’s name has consistently been included in the ’115 Best Big Places to Work 2025’ Mint Newspapers. Our vision is to become a leading healthcare provider where everyone’s contributions are fully audible, valued, and lifelong support for staff growth.
Principle: You join, Thrive, Climb in both confidence and professional assets.
Closing Application date: Previously specified, please apply as soon as you feel your individul qualifications are appropriate.
Equal opportunities are central to our philosophy, please apply now. We’re welcoming to all & celebrate your uniqueness.
Further Information:
- Company History & Objectives: Optegra Story
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