Clinical Optometrist

Join Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Clinical Optometrist, delivering high-quality eye care in a hospital setting. Requirements include an Optometry degree, GOC registration, clinical expertise in examinations and treatments, strong communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and commitment to ethical standards. Benefits include innovative healthcare, working with experienced professionals, modern facilities, collaborative care, professional development opportunities, and a rewarding career enhancing patient outcomes., The Clinical Optometrist role entails conducting specialized eye examinations (glaucoma & cornea or retina & AMD) at either St Peter's or Ashford Hospital, collaborating with various medical professionals. Effective communication with patients and colleagues is crucial, including providing advice to non-optometric staff and educating patients. Continuous professional development, participation in audits and research, and adherence to professional standards are key responsibilities. Required skills include clinical proficiency, communication, organization, collaboration, and proficiency in optometric equipment. The ideal candidate demonstrates commitment to professional development, patient-centred care, and ethical practice within a hospital environment.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement


• On-site Nurseries


• On-site staff cafes


• On-site parking


• Support in career development


• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics, £45,753 to £52,067 a year pa, inc. HCAS, pro rata