Optometrist/Exeter/£65,000 FTE Depending On Experience

  • Vivid Optical
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Optometrist

Location: Exeter Days: Saturday and/or Sunday Only

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a GOC-registered Optometrist to join a leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery services at their modern surgical centre in Exeter. This opportunity has become available due to continued growth across the organisation and its sister company, ACES.

Working within a state-of-the-art clinical environment, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside experienced ophthalmologists and eye care professionals, delivering outstanding patient care and achieving exceptional clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct pre- and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients

Provide clinical support to ophthalmologists within the surgery centre

Deliver Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations

Maintain accurate, detailed, and compliant patient records

Ensure high standards of clinical governance and patient safety

Contribute to continuous improvement in patient care and service delivery

Team Development

Work collaboratively within a supportive multi-disciplinary team

Participate in structured refractive and cataract surgery training delivered by experienced clinicians

Access ongoing CET-accredited professional development opportunities

Receive day-to-day support from an experienced Clinical Services team

Develop enhanced clinical skills within a specialist surgical environment

About You

GOC-registered Optometrist

Minimum of 2 years' post-registration experience

Strong clinical and decision-making skills

Confident working within a surgical setting

Excellent communication and patient-focused approach

Passionate about delivering exceptional standards of care

Well-being Services

33 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Paid professional fees

Indemnity coverage

Independent Prescribing sponsorship and placement assistance

What They Offer

Market-leading salary

Performance Pay scheme with salary enhancement

Access to CET courses

Complimentary or discounted laser eye surgery, intraocular lens surgery or LipiFlow treatment

Generous Friends and Family discount scheme

Why Join Us?

Be part of a leading specialist provider in refractive and cataract surgery

Gain advanced clinical exposure beyond traditional practice

Benefit from comprehensive refractive and cataract surgery training

Work alongside highly experienced clinicians in a supportive environment

Contribute to delivering exceptional patient outcomes in a modern surgical centre

If you are interested, please contact Leo on or email for further information. He will be happy to answer any additional questions.