Clinical Optometrist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Clapham
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 Communication Diagnostic Technology Premium Intraocular Lens Procedures Clinical Assessment

FULL DESCRIPTION

Clinical Optometrist Jobs Clapham

Job Reference: FH39276 | Published: 26th April 2026 | Start Date: 20th July 2026

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum | Location: Clapham, South West London | Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description

Flame Health Optometry is recruiting for an Optometrist in Clapham, South West London, supporting a leading private eye care provider within a specialist clinical setting. 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 full-time or part-time working patterns, access to advanced diagnostic technology, and structured clinical training.

Role Summary

  • Position: Optometrist
  • Location: Clapham, South West London
  • Employment Type: Full-time or part-time
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Salary Package: Up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Working Pattern: Flexible working patterns available
  • Clinical Setting: Private specialist eye care clinic
  • Relocation Support: Relocation allowance may be considered

Clinical Environment

The role is based within a specialist private eye care clinic focusing on outstanding patient care, strong clinical outcomes, and high-quality patient experience. Duties include pre-operative and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients, clinical support for Ophthalmologists, and advanced eye examinations.

Salary and Benefits

  • Market-leading salary up to £70,000 per annum
  • Performance-related salary enhancement
  • 33 days' annual leave increasing with service
  • Pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Paid professional fees and indemnity cover
  • Access to ongoing CET and clinical development
  • Independent Prescribing sponsorship and placement assistance
  • Discounted eye care treatments

Training, Support and Development

Full refractive and cataract surgery training provided by experienced clinicians. Day-to-day support from an experienced professional team and access to wider specialist clinical guidance.

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist
  • Strong clinical standards and patient-first approach
  • Confident in multidisciplinary clinical environment
  • Interest in refractive surgery, cataract care, or Independent Prescribing advantageous (training provided)

Location

Clapham is a highly accessible South West London location with excellent transport links, local amenities, green space, and close proximity to Battersea, Balham, Wandsworth, and Brixton.

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