Clinical Optometrist

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

GOC registration Refractive surgery experience Cataract care Premium intraocular lens procedures Advanced eye examinations Patient communication Multidisciplinary teamwork Clinical assessment

FULL DESCRIPTION

Clinical Optometrist Jobs Brighton

JOB Details:

  • Job Reference: FH39282
  • Published: 27th April 2026
  • Start Date: 28th September 2026
  • Salary: £70,000
  • Location: Brighton
  • Employment Type: Permanent

Role Summary

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

Flame Health Optometry is recruiting for an Optometrist in Brighton, East Sussex 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.

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.

Key Role Information

  • Position: Optometrist
  • Location: Brighton, East Sussex
  • 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. The clinic provides access to modern diagnostic and treatment technology.

Salary and Benefits

The role offers a market-leading salary of up to £70,000 per annum. Additional benefits include performance-related salary enhancement, 33 days annual leave increasing with service, pension scheme, private healthcare, paid professional fees, indemnity cover, and access to ongoing CET and clinical development. Further support may include Independent Prescribing sponsorship.

Training, Support and Development

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

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate must be a qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist with strong clinical standards, excellent communication skills, and a patient-first approach. Confident working within a multidisciplinary clinical environment. Interest in refractive surgery, cataract care, or Independent Prescribing advantageous.

This Role Would Suit

An Optometrist looking to move beyond traditional sight testing and develop within a specialist private eye care setting. Ideal for someone seeking clinical progression, access to advanced technology, and structured training.

Location

Brighton, East Sussex (postcode area BN) - one of the UK's most desirable coastal locations offering career opportunity and lifestyle.

Apply or Enquire Confidentially

You can apply or request further information in complete confidence via our website. Alternatively, contact Flame Health by phone: 0800 085 0858 or email: [contact hidden].

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