Clinical Optometrist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Reading
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£70,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

GOC registration Refractive surgery Cataract care Advanced eye examinations Patient care Communication skills Multidisciplinary teamwork Independent Prescribing

FULL DESCRIPTION

Clinical Optometrist Jobs Reading

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Optometry is recruiting for an Optometrist in Reading, Berkshire, supporting a leading private eye care provider within a specialist clinical setting.

  • Job Reference: FH39274
  • Location: Reading
  • Salary: £70,000 per annum
  • Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time

Role Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist seeking to develop their clinical career across refractive surgery, cataract care, premium intraocular lens procedures, and advanced eye examinations. The role offers a salary of up to £70,000, flexible working patterns, access to advanced diagnostic technology, and structured clinical training.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with experienced Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, and wider clinical support teams, supporting patients through pre-operative and post-operative consultations, essential and advanced eye examinations, and specialist treatment pathways.

Key Information

  • Position: Optometrist
  • Location: Reading, Berkshire
  • Employment Type: Full-time or part-time
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Salary Package: Up to £70,000 per annum
  • Working Pattern: Flexible
  • Clinical Setting: Private specialist eye care clinic

Salary and Benefits

Market-leading salary of up to £70,000 per annum. Benefits include performance-related salary enhancement, 33 days' annual leave, pension scheme, private healthcare, paid professional fees, indemnity cover, CET development, Independent Prescribing sponsorship, and discounts on treatments.

Training and Development

Full refractive and cataract surgery training provided by experienced clinicians. Ongoing support from a multidisciplinary team.

Candidate Requirements

  • GOC-registered Optometrist
  • Strong clinical standards
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Patient-first approach
  • Interest in refractive surgery, cataract care, or Independent Prescribing advantageous

Location

Reading is well-connected with access to London, Oxford, the Thames Valley, and the South East via Elizabeth line, M4, and rail links.

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