Clinical Optometrist
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CHEC Clinical Optometrist
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. Are you an Optometrist who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
Main duties of the job
This role would suit an Optometrist who has 12 months post-registration experience and holds current GOC registration. You will be willing to expand your horizons and take the leap into the clinical side of optometry. Our Optometrists provide independent eye care and make assessments on the need for cataract surgery ensuring patients understand the risks and benefits and providing reassurance throughout. If successful, we will support your professional development and you can undertake YAG Laser with full training provided.
About us
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 days
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
CHE1248114
Job locations
Unit 2, The Horizon Building, Ilford Hill
Ilford
IG1 2DG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can: Assess and counsel patients for cataract surgery, including discussing expected outcomes Ensure patients understand risks and benefits of surgery with a considerate manner reflecting the patients needs Providing reassurance from the start to the end of the patient journey Ensuring post-operative management is undertaken with the support of medical staff Undertake YAG laser with training
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can: Assess and counsel patients for cataract surgery, including discussing expected outcomes Ensure patients understand risks and benefits of surgery with a considerate manner reflecting the patients needs Providing reassurance from the start to the end of the patient journey Ensuring post-operative management is undertaken with the support of medical staff Undertake YAG laser with training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Who we are looking for:
- A GOC registered Optometrist with at least 12 months post-registration experience
- Motivated to develop with a keen interest in the clinical side of optometry
- Good communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to provide the highest quality of care to all patients
Experience
Essential
- Who we are looking for:
- A GOC registered Optometrist with at least 12 months post-registration experience
- Motivated to develop with a keen interest in the clinical side of optometry
- Good communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to provide the highest quality of care to all patients
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
CHEC
Address
Unit 2, The Horizon Building, Ilford Hill
Ilford
IG1 2DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
CHEC
Address
Unit 2, The Horizon Building, Ilford Hill
Ilford
IG1 2DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Resourcing Business Partner
Joshua Robinson
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 days
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
CHE1248114
Job locations
Unit 2, The Horizon Building, Ilford Hill
Ilford
IG1 2DG
United Kingdom
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