# Optometrist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for SpaMedica. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/optometrist/a7c32c38-4887-45fe-828e-a7b5c0b558be - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/optometrist/a7c32c38-4887-45fe-828e-a7b5c0b558be.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** SpaMedica - **Location:** Forelle House, Marshes End, Upton Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7AG, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Optometrist - **Salary:** £62510.00 to £65060.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-24T15:28:29.940Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0078-26-0044 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/spamedicajobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=3411&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). Theres also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and youre keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you ### Main duties of the job Role: Hospital Optometrist Location: Forelle House, Marshes End, Upton Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7AG Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm (Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota) Salary: £62,510 - £65,060 dependant upon experience Looking for a new direction in your optometry career? SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). Theres also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and youre keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you. About the role: As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. Ob ### About us SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision. Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy. ### Details - Date posted: 24 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £62,510 to £65,060 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 003357 - Job locations: Forelle House, Marshes End, Upton Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7AG, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Role: Hospital Optometrist Location: Forelle House, Marshes End, Upton Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7AG Hours: 37.5 hours a week between Monday to Saturday, 5 days a week 9am-5pm (Saturdays 1 week in every 4) (Any weekend working will allow for a rota day off) (On call duties will be included as part of your rota) Salary: £62,510 - £65,060 dependant upon experience Looking for a new direction in your optometry career? SpaMedica is the UKS largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and we are looking for a Hospital Optometrist to join our team. As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, its all about patient care, not sales targets or KPIs. Plus, no prior hospital experience is needed, we provide full training and you will always have senior optometrists by your side to support you. You will be part of our 150 hospital optometrist team, supporting our cataract service, across a range of clinics (Pre-op, Post-op and YAG laser treatments). There’s also the opportunity for development and explore areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma, as well as our private service, Freedom vision. We also offer the opportunity to work from home on occasion too. If you love variety, Ocular disease was your favourite subject and you’re keen to learn advanced skills like YAG laser, this role is for you. About the role: As a Hospital Optometrist, you will: - Perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract surgery patients. - Conduct pre op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals. - Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner. - Participate in the on call and weekend rota as needed. - Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics. - Complete basic life support and manual handling training. - Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day to day operations of the clinic. What we are looking for: - A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration. - People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications. - Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training! Why work with us? - Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency. - All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good‘ or ‘Outstanding’. - We have recently been awarded investors in people Platinum accreditation. - Opportunities to grow, learn new skills and advance your career. - Be part of a caring, community focused team involved in charity work. Benefits: - 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service. - Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%). - CPD provided internally. - Competitive pension and maternity benefits. - Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both). - Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations and DBS checks. - Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality. - Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills. - Paid travel expenses. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate. Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do. Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at careers@spamedica.co.uk. Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Disability Confidence: We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For more about us, visit SpaMedica. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Maintain awareness of current developments in ophthalmic surgery. - Good working knowledge of Microsoft office, outlook, excel, word and power point - All staff within health services, including SpaMedica and to comply with the Health Care Act 2014, have a responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of patients and colleagues to help protect them from abuse. SpaMedica employees must practice in line with SpaMedica Safeguarding policies and procedures and be compliant with their mandatory safeguarding training. - To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, all colleagues have a duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. **Desirable** - Commercial approach. - Working with local GPs and Opticians. Local PCT. ### Experience **Desirable** - Experience in a hospital setting preferable, however all necessary training will be given. ### People Skills **Essential** - Ability to deal with challenging behaviours. Ability to act as recourse for colleagues and staff. - Confident with senior colleagues and clinicians. - Commitment to excellence and excellent customer care. - Effective written and oral communication skills - Ability to manage a multicultural environment ### Qualifications **Essential** - Qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC - To ensure all CET points are kept up to date and comply with all GOC guidelines and regulations. **Desirable** - Undertake intermediate life support training - Undertake prescribing course - Undertake YAG capsulotomy ### Decision Making **Essential** - Decision maker. - Problem solving and analytical skills ### Specialist Skills **Essential** - To support the team in pre and post-operative consultations whilst assessing the suitability of patients for cataract surgery. - Work alongside the clinical team in the day to day running of clinics carrying out the relevant diagnostic examinations. - Running pre and post-operative clinics for all patients, including taking consent for surgery. - Undertake the role of discharge person when required. - Manages all the diagnostic equipment on a daily basis. ### Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Accepts responsibility for developing all knowledge and skills - Play an active role in teaching within the hospital and participate in induction programmes for new colleagues - Demonstrate a proactive, positive and optimistic attitude using common sense approach - Flexible, pragmatic and articulate - Demonstrate an ability to cope under pressure ### Skills and Capabilities **Essential** - Adapt a flexible approach to the requirements of the business - Participates in all mandatory training - Able to set goals and work towards these ### Teamwork and Professional Practice **Essential** - To promote a caring approach to all patients, visitors and colleagues within SpaMedica whilst delivering a high standard of quality care with outstanding customer service. - To be part of a multidisciplinary team working alongside consultants and the clinical team members. - Adhere to the principles of clinical governance. - In a professional and ethical manner discuss with patients their suitability for treatment. - Follow correct procedure for reporting and accidents or incidents. - Prepare all areas prior to any clinical activities, ensuring all equipment is checked and ready for use. - Ensure the correct storage of all equipment. - Adhere to all policies and procedures. - Assist with stock control, ensuring realistic par levels are maintained and all items and readily available. - To ensure patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act. - Take part in the hospital “on call” and weekend rota. - Teaching of new clinical staff. ## Documents - [Optometrist JD (DOCX, KB)](https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/spamedicajobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=3363&JobId=3411) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.