Optometrist - Glaucoma

Who are we?

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery.

We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country.

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what it’s like to work here, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third-year running.

The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK’s top 50 Best Workplaces™ for 2025.

Role overview We have a vacancy for a new Independent Prescribing Optometrist to join Northampton site.

We are seeking a Glaucoma Specialist who holds a Higher Diploma in Glaucoma and has experience working within this subspecialty.

You’ll be managing glaucoma and related conditions as well as participating in glaucoma clinics.

This will be 1-2 days per week.

Optometrists play a vital role at Newmedica.

They run both the pre and post operative clinics and triage patients.

They operate a full range of diagnostic equipment to make clinical assessments and will analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results including identifying new or deteriorating eye conditions.

They provide advice to patients as well as explaining procedures.

The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Optometrists need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease.

The Optometrist role at Newmedica offers a modern hospital-based environment with opportunities for clinical learning.

Our patients have a variety of interesting clinical cases which offer more complex decision-making scenarios.

This is therefore a great role for a qualified Optometrist looking for personal development and to expand their professional horizons.

What skills and experience do I need?

You need to be a fully qualified optometrist (a MCOptom specialist optometry degree, or BSc(hons) in Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry or equivalent qualification is essential) and you need a current registration with the General Optical Council.

You’ll also hold your IP qualification and will have achieved your Higher Diploma in Glaucoma.