Clinical Optometrist Jobs Cambridge

Clinical Optometrist Jobs Cambridge

Weekend Only | Up to £70,000 Pro Rata | Specialist Private Eye Care Clinic

Role Summary

Flame Health Optometry is recruiting for an Optometrist in Cambridge, supporting a leading private eye care provider within a specialist clinical setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist seeking weekend-only 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-only 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: Cambridge
Employment Type: Weekend Only
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Package: Up to £70,000 pro rata, depending on experience
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

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (postcode area CB) is one of the UK’s most desirable cities to live and work, offering a world-renowned reputation for innovation, education, and quality of life. Known for its historic architecture, excellent schools, thriving science and healthcare sectors, green spaces, and vibrant city centre.

Cambridge is highly attractive to professionals and families alike. With excellent transport links to London, Peterborough, Stansted, and the wider South East, it is a fantastic place to live and work.

Apply or Enquire Confidentially

You can apply or request further information in complete confidence via our website.

Alternatively, to apply for this Optometrist role in Cambridge or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Flame Health.

Freephone: 0800 085 0858
Email: [email protected]

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