Clinical Optometrist Jobs Bridgwater
Weekends | Up to £70,000 Pro Rata | Specialist Private Eye Care Clinic
Role Summary
Flame Health Optometry is recruiting for an Optometrist in Bridgwater, Somerset supporting a leading private eye care provider within a specialist clinical setting.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist seeking weekend work while developing their clinical career across refractive surgery, cataract care, premium intraocular lens procedures, and advanced eye examinations.
The role offers a highly competitive salary of up to £70,000 pro rata, weekend working, 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: Bridgwater, Somerset
* Employment Type: Weekends
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Salary Package: Up to £70,000 pro rata, depending on experience
* Working Pattern: Weekend shifts available
* Clinical Setting: Private specialist eye care clinic
* Relocation Support: 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 pro rata, depending on experience.
Additional benefits may include performance-related salary enhancement, pension, paid professional fees, indemnity cover, access to CET and clinical development, and staff treatment 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 looking for additional income, flexible weekend work, or a move into specialist private practice while maintaining weekday commitments elsewhere.
It would be particularly well suited to someone seeking clinical progression, access to advanced technology, and structured specialist training.
Location
Bridgwater, Somerset (postcode area TA6) is a well-connected and growing town offering an excellent balance of career opportunity, affordability, and lifestyle. With access to beautiful Somerset countryside, nearby coastline, good local amenities, and strong transport links to Bristol, Taunton, Exeter, and the South West, Bridgwater is an increasingly popular place to live and work.
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