Optometrist

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

GOC Registration Clinical Optometry Refractive Surgery Cataract Care Patient Communication Diagnostic Technology Independent Prescribing Multidisciplinary Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Clinical Optometrist Jobs Exeter

Job Reference: FH39283 | Published: 27th April 2026 | Salary: £70,000 | Location: Exeter | Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description

Optometrist Jobs Exeter

Full or Part-Time | Up to £70,000 | Specialist Private Eye Care Clinic

Role Summary

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Optometry is recruiting for an Optometrist in Exeter, Devon 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, making it well suited to an Optometrist looking to progress beyond traditional high street practice.

The Opportunity

This position offers the chance to join a highly experienced clinical team within a modern private eye care clinic.

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.

The environment is designed for clinicians who value quality, consistency, patient care, and long-term professional development.

Key Role Information

  • Position: Optometrist
  • Location: Exeter, Devon
  • Employment Type: Full 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 where the focus is on delivering outstanding patient care, strong clinical outcomes, and a high-quality patient experience.

You will be involved in a varied range of clinical duties, including pre-operative and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients, clinical support for Ophthalmologists, and essential and advanced eye examinations.

Salary and Benefits

  • 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
  • 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 will be provided and delivered by experienced clinicians.

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist
  • Strong clinical standards
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Patient-first approach
  • Confident in multidisciplinary environment
  • Interest in refractive surgery, cataract care, premium lens procedures, or Independent Prescribing advantageous

Apply or Enquire Confidentially

You can apply or request further information in complete confidence via our website. Alternatively, to apply for this Optometrist role in Exeter, Devon or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Freephone: 0800 085 0858

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