Job summary
Band 7 Advanced Optometrist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Optometrists to join our growing Optometry team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and Prince Charles Eye Unit.
Whilst this role is advertised as full-time, part-time applications will be considered for a minimum of 2 days per week.
The workload will involve core optometry including paediatric refraction and contact lenses, as well as extended role work in the macular clinic and eye casualty.
Whilst experience in the macular/retinal and eye casualty services would be preferred, training and support to develop these skills be provided for a suitable candidate.
Support to those wanting to undertake their IP qualification will also be considered.
Please Note: This role requires current GOC Registration.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a busy and growing department of 18 consultant ophthalmologists, 16 orthoptists and 6 optometrists.
Core clinics including paediatric refraction and contact lenses will make up part of this role, however there will be a requirement to undertake sessions in the macular (AMD) service and eye casualty, therefore experience and/or an interest in either of these areas would be beneficial.
Should the successful candidate not have this experience, we will offer support in training.
About us
Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Details
Date posted
14 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum (pro-rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
193-7887428PCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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