Job Description:

Optometrist (Refractive Experience Required) — Colchester | Part-Time, Fridays

Chapter 2 is recruiting on behalf of our client, Optegra Eye Healthcare, for an experienced Optometrist to join their team in Colchester. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, developing business and benefit from a fully funded training programme. The role is part-time, 9.5 hours per week over one day (Fridays). Refractive experience is essential.

About our client

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been recognised as one of the 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 by the Sunday Times. Optegra is committed to an exceptional working environment where its people thrive — a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution at every step.

Benefits

Optegra is rated a 'great place to work'. Benefits include:

• Generous salary, reviewed annually. This role pays up to £77,625 FTE, dependent on experience
• Matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible and SMART working schemes
• Funded training and development
• Recognition of work anniversaries
• Annual STAR awards
• Blue Light Card (discounts online and on the high street)
• Free laser eye treatment for you, plus 20% discount for friends and family
• Private healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free physio and counselling
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role

Working alongside consultants as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will carry out pre- and post-operative consultations and assess patients' suitability for treatment. Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out examinations associated with cataract surgery
• Running acute and follow-up post-surgery clinics, documenting findings in the electronic medical record system
• Providing health advice and support to patients attending the hospital
• Providing first-line clinical advice and referring patients to a medical practitioner where appropriate
• Maintaining awareness of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment within the clinical competency framework
• Staying current with CQC policies and updates, attending all mandatory update courses

Requirements

• Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist
• Extensive experience as an optometrist in a refractive, high street or hospital environment
• Experience using patient administration and electronic medical record systems
• Experience working to conversion targets and other KPIs within Vision Correction

How to apply

To apply or find out more, get in touch with Chapter 2. We may close this vacancy early once we have received sufficient applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can build the career you want without changing who you are.