Job summary

Role: Hospital Optometrist Location: Lancaster House, Exeter International Office Park, Exeter, EX5 2HL ( requirement to travel throughout the region when needed.) Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm (Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota) Salary: £54,609- £62,411 depending on experience and qualifications Looking for a new direction in your optometry career? SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). Theres also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and youre keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

Main duties of the job

About the role: As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner. Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed. Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics. Complete basic life support and manual handling training. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic.

About us

SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision. Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£54,609 to £62,411 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

003238

Job locations

Lancaster House,

Exeter International Office Park,

Exeter

Exeter

EX5 2HL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Hospital Optometrist

Location:Lancaster House, Exeter International Office Park, Exeter, EX5 2HL ( requirement to travel throughout the region when needed.)

Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm

(Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota)

Salary: £54,609- £62,411 depending on experience and qualifications

Looking for a new direction in your optometry career?

SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team.

As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you.

You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too.

If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

About the role:

As a Hospital Optometrist, you will:

• Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients.
• Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals.
• Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner.
• Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed.
• Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics.
• Complete basic life support and manual handling training.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.
• People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications.
• Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training!

Why work with us?

• Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency.
• All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding’.
• We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation.
• Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career.
• Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work.

Benefits:

• 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
• Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%).
• CPD provided internally.
• Competitive pension and maternity benefits.
• Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both).
• Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks.
• Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
• Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.
• Paid travel expenses.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate.

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica.

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Job description Job responsibilities Role: Hospital Optometrist Location:Lancaster House, Exeter International Office Park, Exeter, EX5 2HL ( requirement to travel throughout the region when needed.) Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm (Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota) Salary: £54,609- £62,411 depending on experience and qualifications Looking for a new direction in your optometry career? SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you. About the role: As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner. Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed. Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics. Complete basic life support and manual handling training. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic. What we are looking for: A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration. People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications. Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training! Why work with us? Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency. All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding’. We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation. Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career. Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work. Benefits: 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service. Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%). CPD provided internally. Competitive pension and maternity benefits. Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both). Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks. Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality. Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills. Paid travel expenses. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate. Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do. Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]. Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For more about us, visit SpaMedica. IND002

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GOC Registration

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GOC Registration

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

SpaMedica

Address

Lancaster House,

Exeter International Office Park,

Exeter

Exeter

EX5 2HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Lancaster House,

Exeter International Office Park,

Exeter

Exeter

EX5 2HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). Theres also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and youre keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

Main duties of the job

About the role: As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner. Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed. Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics. Complete basic life support and manual handling training. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic.

About us

SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision. Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£58,402 to £66,204 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

003459

Job locations

100 The Crescent

Colchester Business Park

Colchester

Colchester

CO4 9GN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Hospital Optometrist

Location:100 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, CO4 9YQ (Sat Nav postcode recommended for directions - CO4 9GN) ( requirement to travel throughout the East Anglia region when needed.)

Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm

(Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota)

Salary: £58,402 - £66,204 depending on experience and qualifications

Looking for a new direction in your optometry career?

SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team.

As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you.

You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too.

If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

About the role:

As a Hospital Optometrist, you will:

• Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients.
• Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals.
• Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner.
• Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed.
• Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics.
• Complete basic life support and manual handling training.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.
• People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications.
• Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training!

Why work with us?

• Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency.
• All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding’.
• We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation.
• Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career.
• Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work.

Benefits:

• 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
• Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%).
• CPD provided internally.
• Competitive pension and maternity benefits.
• Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both).
• Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks.
• Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
• Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.
• Paid travel expenses.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate.

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica.

Job description Job responsibilities Role: Hospital Optometrist Location:100 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, CO4 9YQ (Sat Nav postcode recommended for directions - CO4 9GN) ( requirement to travel throughout the East Anglia region when needed.) Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm (Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota) Salary: £58,402 - £66,204 depending on experience and qualifications Looking for a new direction in your optometry career? SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you. About the role: As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner. Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed. Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics. Complete basic life support and manual handling training. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic. What we are looking for: A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration. People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications. Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training! Why work with us? Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency. All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding’. We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation. Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career. Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work. Benefits: 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service. Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%). CPD provided internally. Competitive pension and maternity benefits. Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both). Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks. Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality. Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills. Paid travel expenses. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate. Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do. Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]. Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For more about us, visit SpaMedica.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GOC Registration

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GOC Registration

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

SpaMedica

Address

100 The Crescent

Colchester Business Park

Colchester

Colchester

CO4 9GN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

100 The Crescent

Colchester Business Park

Colchester

Colchester

CO4 9GN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). Theres also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and youre keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

Main duties of the job

As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner. Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed. Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics. Complete basic life support and manual handling training. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic.

About us

SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision. Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£54,609 to £57,159 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

003358

Job locations

Portland House

Deane Gate Avenue

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 2UH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Hospital Optometrist

Location:Portland House, Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2UH

Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm

(Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota)

Salary: £54,609 - £57,159 dependant upon experience

Looking for a new direction in your optometry career?

SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team.

As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you.

You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too.

If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

About the role:

As a Hospital Optometrist, you will:

• Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients.
• Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals.
• Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner.
• Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed.
• Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics.
• Complete basic life support and manual handling training.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.
• People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications.
• Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training!

Why work with us?

• Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency.
• All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding’.
• We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation.
• Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career.
• Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work.

Benefits:

• 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
• Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%).
• CPD provided internally.
• Competitive pension and maternity benefits.
• Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both).
• Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks.
• Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
• Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.
• Paid travel expenses.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate.

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica.

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Job description Job responsibilities Role: Hospital Optometrist Location:Portland House, Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2UH Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm (Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota) Salary: £54,609 - £57,159 dependant upon experience Looking for a new direction in your optometry career? SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you. About the role: As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner. Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed. Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics. Complete basic life support and manual handling training. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic. What we are looking for: A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration. People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications. Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training! Why work with us? Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency. All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding’. We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation. Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career. Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work. Benefits: 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service. Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%). CPD provided internally. Competitive pension and maternity benefits. Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both). Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks. Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality. Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills. Paid travel expenses. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate. Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do. Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]. Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For more about us, visit SpaMedica. IND002

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GOC Registration

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GOC Registration

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

SpaMedica

Address

Portland House

Deane Gate Avenue

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Portland House

Deane Gate Avenue

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). Theres also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and youre keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you

Main duties of the job

Role: Hospital Optometrist Location: Forelle House, Marshes End, Upton Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7AG Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm (Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota) Salary: £62,510 - £65,060 dependant upon experience Looking for a new direction in your optometry career? SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). Theres also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and youre keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you. About the role: As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. Ob

About us

SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision. Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£62,510 to £65,060 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

003357

Job locations

Forelle House

Marshes End, Upton Road

Poole

Dorset

BH17 7AG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Hospital Optometrist

Location:Forelle House, Marshes End, Upton Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7AG

Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm

(Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota)

Salary: £62,510 - £65,060 dependant upon experience

Looking for a new direction in your optometry career?

SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team.

As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you.

You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too.

If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

About the role:

As a Hospital Optometrist, you will:

• Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients.
• Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals.
• Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner.
• Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed.
• Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics.
• Complete basic life support and manual handling training.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.
• People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications.
• Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training!

Why work with us?

• Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency.
• All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding’.
• We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation.
• Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career.
• Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work.

Benefits:

• 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
• Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%).
• CPD provided internally.
• Competitive pension and maternity benefits.
• Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both).
• Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks.
• Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
• Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.
• Paid travel expenses.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate.

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica.

Job description Job responsibilities Role: Hospital Optometrist Location:Forelle House, Marshes End, Upton Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7AG Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm (Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota) Salary: £62,510 - £65,060 dependant upon experience Looking for a new direction in your optometry career? SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you. About the role: As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner. Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed. Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics. Complete basic life support and manual handling training. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic. What we are looking for: A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration. People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications. Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training! Why work with us? Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency. All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding’. We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation. Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career. Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work. Benefits: 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service. Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%). CPD provided internally. Competitive pension and maternity benefits. Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both). Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks. Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality. Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills. Paid travel expenses. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate. Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do. Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]. Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For more about us, visit SpaMedica.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GOC registration

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GOC registration

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

SpaMedica

Address

Forelle House

Marshes End, Upton Road

Poole

Dorset

BH17 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Forelle House

Marshes End, Upton Road

Poole

Dorset

BH17 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). Theres also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and youre keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

Main duties of the job

Role: Hospital Optometrist Location: Ground Floor, High Water House, Malpas Road, Truro, TR1 1QH ( requirement to travel throughout the region when needed.) Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm (Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota) Salary: £58,402 - £66,204 depending on experience and qualifications Looking for a new direction in your optometry career? SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). Theres also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and youre keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you. About the role: As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery pat

About us

SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision. Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£58,402 to £66,204 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

003237

Job locations

Ground Floor

High Water House

Truro

Truro

TR1 1QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Hospital Optometrist

Location:Ground Floor, High Water House, Malpas Road, Truro, TR1 1QH ( requirement to travel throughout the region when needed.)

Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm

(Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota)

Salary: £58,402 - £66,204 depending on experience and qualifications

Looking for a new direction in your optometry career?

SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team.

As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you.

You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too.

If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you.

About the role:

As a Hospital Optometrist, you will:

• Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients.
• Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals.
• Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner.
• Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed.
• Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics.
• Complete basic life support and manual handling training.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.
• People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications.
• Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training!

Why work with us?

• Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency.
• All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding’.
• We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation.
• Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career.
• Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work.

Benefits:

• 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
• Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%).
• CPD provided internally.
• Competitive pension and maternity benefits.
• Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both).
• Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks.
• Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
• Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.
• Paid travel expenses.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate.

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica.

IND002

Job description Job responsibilities Role: Hospital Optometrist Location:Ground Floor, High Water House, Malpas Road, Truro, TR1 1QH ( requirement to travel throughout the region when needed.) Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm (Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota) Salary: £58,402 - £66,204 depending on experience and qualifications Looking for a new direction in your optometry career? SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you. About the role: As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner. Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed. Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics. Complete basic life support and manual handling training. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic. What we are looking for: A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration. People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications. Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training! Why work with us? Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency. All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding’. We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation. Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career. Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work. Benefits: 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service. Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%). CPD provided internally. Competitive pension and maternity benefits. Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both). Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks. Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality. Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills. Paid travel expenses. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate. Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do. Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]. Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For more about us, visit SpaMedica. IND002

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GOC registration

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GOC registration

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

SpaMedica

Address

Ground Floor

High Water House

Truro

Truro

TR1 1QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Ground Floor

High Water House

Truro

Truro

TR1 1QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)