Sessional Paediatric Optometrist

Job summary

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health. At CHEC, we are committed to playing an innovative role in shaping that future - and wed love to do it with your help. Are you an Optometrist who wants to continue making a difference but need more flexibility and a better work-life balance? If so, CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a Sessional Optometrist with paediatric experience to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

Main duties of the job

This role would suit an Optometrist who has at least 12 months post-registration experience and current GOC registration, with proven paediatric clinical experience. You will have a passion for providing outstanding care to children of all ages and confidence in conducting thorough paediatric eye examinations. Our sessional paediatric optometrists provide independent, child-focused eye care, including vision assessments, screening, and management of common childhood eye conditions, supporting early intervention and long-term eye health. If successful, we will support your continued professional development with opportunities to further develop your paediatric expertise and broaden your clinical skill set.

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).