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Job Title


Locum Optometrist


Company : Optimax Clinics Limited


Location : Southampton, England


Created : 2026-03-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you an Optometrist looking for a change in direction? Are you looking to expand your skillset? Are you looking for more flexibility in your working schedule? Or are you looking for a refreshing change to the hum-drum predictability of routine eye testing?If the answer to any of these questions is yes then you should respond to this ad! Lets have a conversation to see how we can help you.Heres what you probably want to know about who we areOptimax is the UKs longest established eye surgery specialists & market leader in Refractive Eye Surgery, with 20 locations Nationwide. We are keen to engage enthusiastic, well presented Optometrists (preferably locum but employed posts will be considered) with strong interpersonal and communication skills for our Clinic in Southampton.We are happy to work on a locum basis but will consider full time or part time contracted posts. Salary/applicable fees will be dependent on type of contract offered.You do not need previous experience in the field of refractive eye surgery as we will provide all necessary training with our experienced team of specialised Optometrists. Previous experience in an NHS setting will be advantageous.In addition to a competitive salary, we can offer: Extra earning potential (you could earn in excess of 15,000 per annum additional income just by doing your job!) Continuous training and development programResponsibilities for Optometrist: Conduct pre-treatment consultation & post-treatment aftercare appointments Provide treatment recommendations based on your clinical findings during consultation Communicate regularly with staff regarding the treatment recommendation and/or post-operative care of patientsThe Company offers the following treatment ranges: LASIK Intralase Wavefront LASEK Wavefront Cataracts/Refractive Lens Exchange Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL) Corneal Collagen Cross LinkingRequirements for Optometrist: Minimum of 2 years post-registration clinical experience (essential) Previous experience in the field of refractive surgery (advantageous but not essential) Previous experience in an NHS setting (advantageous but not essential) Flexibility with working hours and working daysYou must live in and be fully authorized to work in the United Kingdom.Job Type: FreelancePay: 41,800.00-71,500.00 per yearWork Location: In person