Clinical Optometrist Jobs

Job Overview

Flame Health Optometry have been instructed to recruit an Optometrist for a Carlisle-based role, with cover also required at the Kendal clinic, offering up to £60,000 per annum. This is well suited to a clinically focused optometrist who enjoys variety, patient contact, and working across refractive and cataract care in a modern private setting.

You will play a central part in delivering a broad range of eye care services, with no two days the same. The role includes pre- and post-operative consultations for refractive and cataract surgery patients, providing clinical support to ophthalmologists, and carrying out Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations.

Day to day, you will work alongside an experienced professional team in clinic, with support from the Clinical Services team, including some of the most experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists in refractive surgery and cataract care.

You will also be working with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies from market leaders.

Flame Health Optometry are working with our client, a respected eye care provider with a strong focus on patient care, clinical outcomes, and investment in people and technology. The organisation operates modern sites and clinics and supports a wide range of services, including lens and laser eye surgery, cataract care, contact lenses, designer eyewear, and dry eye treatment.

The business places clear value on its clinicians and provides structured support, ongoing development, and access to experienced colleagues. Training in refractive and cataract surgery will be provided by experienced clinicians, which reflects the employer’s commitment to developing its teams as well as maintaining high standards of care.

We are looking for a qualified Optometrist who is comfortable working in a varied clinical environment and supporting a wide scope of eye care services. Experience in pre- and post-operative consultations, ophthalmology support, or refractive and cataract care would be beneficial, although full training will be provided.

You should bring strong clinical judgment, a patient-first approach, and the confidence to work closely with an established multidisciplinary team. A genuine interest in developing specialist knowledge, along with a professional and adaptable manner, will be important in this role.

This role will suit an optometrist who wants to broaden their clinical experience and work in a setting where training and development are actively supported. It will also appeal to someone who values structured guidance, modern equipment, and the chance to contribute to specialist eye care.

If you are looking for a role that combines consultation work, clinical support, and examination services in a private environment, this could be a strong next step.

The role is based in Carlisle with cover required at the Kendal clinic. It is an onsite position and will suit someone comfortable working across both locations in the North West of England.