Job overview
The Eye Treatment Centre at Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a forward-thinking and innovative department committed to delivering high-quality ophthalmic care. We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Optometrist to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional services to patients attending our ophthalmology department.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment, where you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of specialist eye care, working alongside experienced ophthalmologists, nurses, and allied health professionals. The successful candidate will contribute to a range of clinics, helping to ensure timely and effective treatment pathways for our patients.
Main duties of the job
This post offers extensive involvement within the medical retina service, for which training will be offered if required.
You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Eye Treatment Centre and the Macular Mobile Unit working primarily alongside the Lead Consultant Ophthalmologist, Consultant Orthoptist and reporting to the Eye Treatment Centre Matron.
This post will require you to travel between sites where Macular Mobile Unit is allocated.
The post is open to candidates looking for part time and able to work on Tuesday for 7.5 hours per week.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to commute to satellite areas
Desirable
- Experience in extended roles
Education
Essential
- Good Communication Skills
- Able to work in a team
Desirable
- Advanced training in medical retina
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Optometry
- GOC Registration.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- GCP trained
- Independent Prescribing
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 6 Dietetic Assistant roles in Camberley
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Optometrist with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Camberley, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 pro rata INC HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (10 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.