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At Opticall, we're passionate about delivering exceptional eyecare at home. Since 2009, we've been transforming the lives of care home residents across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Milton Keynes, and North West London through our person-centred approach to domiciliary eye care.
Why Work With Us?
Make a meaningful impact by improving quality of life for care home residents
Be part of a supportive team that values your contribution and wellbeing
Enjoy professional growth with opportunities for development and advancement
Work with innovative solutions including our Digital Eyecare Portal
Maintain work-life balance with our Monday-Friday schedule (no weekends!)
The Role: Domiciliary Optometrist (Home Visiting Optician)
Location: Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Milton Keynes, Northampton, North West London
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Monday to Friday
Role Overview
As a Domiciliary Optometrist with Opticall, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive eye examinations and tailored optical solutions to residents in care homes. You will work collaboratively with care home staff, families, and our support team to ensure every patient receives the highest standard of care.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough eye examinations and health assessments for care home residents
Digitally document clinical findings using our advanced Eye Care Portal and optical software
Prescribe and recommend spectacles and visual aids
Detect, manage, and refer ocular conditions as appropriate
Provide personalised advice to patients, families, and care teams
Collaborate with colleagues to deliver excellent customer service and patient outcomes
Support and mentor team members; contribute to clinical innovation and service development
Qualifications
Required:
GOC-registered Optometrist
Full UK driving licence
Previous experience in domiciliary optometry
Preferred:
Strong clinical skills in eye examination, diagnosis, and ocular condition management
Compassionate communicator, experienced with elderly and dementia patients
Organised, adaptable, and able to work independently and in a team
Experience with digital patient record systems
Interest in clinical leadership, mentoring, or service innovation
Benefits Package
Competitive base salary (£75,000–£80,000) plus achievable bonus
Monday to Friday schedule – weekends always free
Paid GOC fees
Pension contribution
Company-provided equipment and uniform
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (including dementia and safeguarding)
Supportive administrative and clinical team
How to Apply
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional eye care and want to make a real difference with your weekends free, we want to hear from you.
For an informal chat or to apply, contact Satish at satish@opticalleyecare.co.uk or head to https://opticalleyecare.co.uk/join-us/ to submit your application. All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.
You can also call our friendly team on 020 8998 4228 for more information.
Opticall Eyecare: Delivering exceptional home eye care since 2009.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion.
Life at Opticall
Working at Opticall means being part of a team that truly values collaboration and person-centred care. Our unique approach brings together care homes, families, and our clinical team to ensure the best possible outcomes for residents.
What Our Team Says
"Working at Opticall has allowed me to use my clinical skills in a meaningful way while maintaining a great work-life balance. The team is supportive, and I love seeing the difference we make to residents' daily lives." - Opticall Optometrist
"The collaborative approach at Opticall means we're able to deliver truly personalised care. Being able to spend quality time with patients in their familiar environment leads to better outcomes." - Opticall Team Member
Our Impact
Through our comprehensive eye care services including eye examinations, glasses fitting, aftercare, and Visual Awareness Training for care staff, we're enhancing resident wellbeing across hundreds of care homes.
Join us and be part of transforming lives with optimum vision!
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