Job summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. Are you an Optometrist who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
Main duties of the job
This role is designed for an experienced, GOC-registered Optometrist with a proven specialism in glaucoma and significant post-registration clinical experience. You will be confident working autonomously within advanced clinical pathways and managing patients with complex ocular disease. You will deliver high-quality, independent eye care, with acknowledged expertise in glaucoma assessment and management, alongside cataract surgery assessment. You will play a key role in shared-care and hospital-based services, ensuring patients fully understand their diagnosis, management options, and treatment outcomes, while providing continuity and reassurance throughout their clinical journey. As a Clinical Optometrist specialising in glaucoma, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary ophthalmic team to deliver safe, efficient, and evidence based care. You will contribute to service development, support clinical governance standards, and play an active role in delivering advanced optometric services within established glaucoma and cataract pathways.
About us
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
CHE1173129
Job locations
7a & 7b St Martin's Quarter
Worcester
WR1 2DA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently assess, monitor, and manage patients within glaucoma clinics, including complex and progressing cases Interpret and act upon clinical investigations including OCT, visual fields, pachymetry, gonioscopy, and IOP assessment Assess and counsel patients for cataract surgery, considering the impact of co-existing glaucoma and other ocular pathology Provide clear, patient-centred explanations of diagnoses, management plans, and the risks and benefits of treatment Ensure safe, effective post-operative care in collaboration with ophthalmologists and the wider multidisciplinary team Undertake YAG laser capsulotomy following appropriate training and accreditation (where applicable)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently assess, monitor, and manage patients within glaucoma clinics, including complex and progressing cases Interpret and act upon clinical investigations including OCT, visual fields, pachymetry, gonioscopy, and IOP assessment Assess and counsel patients for cataract surgery, considering the impact of co-existing glaucoma and other ocular pathology Provide clear, patient-centred explanations of diagnoses, management plans, and the risks and benefits of treatment Ensure safe, effective post-operative care in collaboration with ophthalmologists and the wider multidisciplinary team Undertake YAG laser capsulotomy following appropriate training and accreditation (where applicable)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* GOC-registered Optometrist with significant post-registration experience
* Advanced glaucoma qualification (e.g. Professional Certificate / Higher Certificate / Diploma) or equivalent demonstrable experience
* Extensive experience working in glaucoma clinics or glaucoma shared-care services
* High level of clinical autonomy and confident decision-making
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong patient-centred approach
* Strong organisational skills and attention to clinical detail
* Thorough understanding of clinical governance and commitment to delivering the highest standards of care
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* GOC-registered Optometrist with significant post-registration experience
* Advanced glaucoma qualification (e.g. Professional Certificate / Higher Certificate / Diploma) or equivalent demonstrable experience
* Extensive experience working in glaucoma clinics or glaucoma shared-care services
* High level of clinical autonomy and confident decision-making
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong patient-centred approach
* Strong organisational skills and attention to clinical detail
* Thorough understanding of clinical governance and commitment to delivering the highest standards of care
*
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
CHEC
Address
7a & 7b St Martin's Quarter
Worcester
WR1 2DA
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Employer details
Employer name
CHEC
Address
7a & 7b St Martin's Quarter
Worcester
WR1 2DA
Employer's website
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