Clinical Optometrist Jobs Haywards Heath
Full-Time| Up to £70,000 | Specialist Private Eye Care Clinic
Role Summary
Flame Health Optometry is recruiting for an Optometrist in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, supporting a leading private eye care provider within a specialist clinical setting.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist seeking to develop their clinical career across refractive surgery, cataract care, premium intraocular lens procedures, and advanced eye examinations.
The role offers a salary of up to £70,000, flexible full-time or part-time working patterns, access to advanced diagnostic technology, and structured clinical training, making it well suited to an Optometrist looking to progress beyond traditional high street practice.
The Opportunity
This position offers the chance to join a highly experienced clinical team within a modern private eye care clinic.
You will work closely with experienced Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, and wider clinical support teams, supporting patients through pre-operative and post-operative consultations, essential and advanced eye examinations, and specialist treatment pathways.
The environment is designed for clinicians who value quality, consistency, patient care, and long‑term professional development.
Key Role Information
Position: Optometrist
Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Employment Type: Full‑time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Package: Up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working Pattern: Flexible working patterns available, including longer hours across fewer days where appropriate
Clinical Setting: Private specialist eye care clinic
Relocation Support: Relocation allowance may be considered
Clinical Environment
The role is based within a specialist private eye care clinic where the focus is on delivering outstanding patient care, strong clinical outcomes, and a high‑quality patient experience.
You will be involved in a varied range of clinical duties, including pre-operative and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients, clinical support for Ophthalmologists, and essential and advanced eye examinations.
The clinic provides access to modern diagnostic and treatment technology, supporting accurate clinical assessment, patient education, and high standards of care throughout the treatment journey.
Salary and Benefits
The role offers a market‑leading salary of up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Additional benefits include performance‑related salary enhancement, 33 days’ annual leave increasing with length of service, pension scheme, private healthcare, paid professional fees, indemnity cover, and access to ongoing CET and clinical development.
Further support may include Independent Prescribing sponsorship and placement assistance, discounted or complimentary access to selected eye care treatments, and family and friends discounts.
Training, Support and Development
Full refractive and cataract surgery training will be provided and delivered by experienced clinicians.
You will receive day‑to‑day support from an experienced professional team, alongside access to wider specialist clinical guidance from clinicians with significant experience across refractive surgery, cataract care, and advanced eye care pathways.
This makes the role particularly attractive for an Optometrist who is keen to broaden their clinical exposure, develop specialist knowledge, and work within a technology‑led clinical environment.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate must be a qualified and GOC‑registered Optometrist with strong clinical standards, excellent communication skills, and a patient‑first approach.
You should be confident working within a multidisciplinary clinical environment and comfortable supporting patients through advanced eye care and surgical pathways.
An interest in refractive surgery, cataract care, premium lens procedures, or Independent Prescribing would be advantageous, although full training and support will be provided.
This Role Would Suit
This opportunity would suit an Optometrist who is looking to move beyond traditional sight testing and develop within a specialist private eye care setting.
It would be particularly well suited to someone seeking clinical progression, access to advanced technology, structured specialist training, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.
The position offers a strong platform for an Optometrist who wants to build a more specialist clinical career while maintaining flexibility and strong professional support.
Location
Haywards Heath, West Sussex (postcode area RH16) is a highly sought‑after town offering an excellent balance of career opportunity, lifestyle, and convenience. Popular with professionals and families, it benefits from good schools, green spaces, modern amenities, and a strong community feel.
With excellent transport links to London, Brighton, Gatwick, and the wider South East, Haywards Heath is an ideal place to live and work for those seeking both connectivity and quality of life.
Compliance and Professional Standards
Flame Health Associates LLP operates as an Employment Agency and Employment Business. We are Corporate Members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and adhere to the REC Code of Professional Practice.
We are ICO registered and fully compliant with UK GDPR and UK data protection legislation, ensuring secure and confidential handling of all applicant information.
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