Clinical Optometrist Jobs Edinburgh

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical Optometrist Jobs Edinburgh

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

Role Summary

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting for an Optometrist in Edinburgh, 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: Edinburgh
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary Package: Up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Working Pattern: Flexible working patterns available, including longer hours across fewer days where appropriate
• 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, supporting accurate clinical assessment, patient education, and high standards of care throughout the treatment journey.

Salary and Benefits

The role offers a market-leading salary of up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Additional benefits include performance-related salary enhancement, 33 days’ annual leave increasing with length of 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 and placement assistance, discounted or complimentary access to selected eye care treatments, and family and friends discounts.

Training, Support and Development

Full refractive and cataract surgery training will be provided and delivered by experienced clinicians.

You will receive day-to-day support from an experienced professional team, alongside access to wider specialist clinical guidance from clinicians with significant experience across refractive surgery, cataract care, and advanced eye care pathways.

This makes the role particularly attractive for an Optometrist who is keen to broaden their clinical exposure, develop specialist knowledge, and work within a technology-led clinical environment.

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.

You should be confident working within a multidisciplinary clinical environment and comfortable supporting patients through advanced eye care and surgical pathways.

An interest in refractive surgery, cataract care, premium lens procedures, or Independent Prescribing would be advantageous, although full training and support will be provided.

This Role Would Suit

This opportunity would suit an Optometrist who is looking to move beyond traditional sight testing and develop within a specialist private eye care setting.

It would be particularly well suited to someone seeking clinical progression, access to advanced technology, structured specialist training, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.

The position offers a strong platform for an Optometrist who wants to build a more specialist clinical career while maintaining flexibility and strong professional support.

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland (postcode area EH) is one of the UK’s most desirable cities to live and work, offering an exceptional blend of career opportunity, culture, and quality of life. Known for its historic architecture, vibrant city centre, excellent schools, green spaces, and world-famous festivals, Edinburgh appeals to professionals and families alike. With a strong economy, thriving healthcare sector, and excellent transport links across Scotland, the UK, and internationally, it is an outstanding place to build both career and lifestyle.

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