Job Description

Who are we?

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatient 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 have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.



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 second year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK's top 50 Best Workplaces(TM) for 2025.

Overview of the role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Optometrist or Ophthalmic Nurse to join us as a Clinical Optimisation Lead. This is a full-time remote role but will require weekly national travel (a minimum of once a week) as well as to meetings in our offices in Nottingham and London.



Reporting into the Head of Clinical Proposition, you will support the delivery of efficient, optimized and standardized optometrist and ophthalmic nurse led pathways within Newmedica. This role will predominantly focus on medical retina and as such you will be responsible for the ongoing review and improvement of the delivery of this pathway within the organization, working alongside the Medical Retina Lead, Medical Director, National Theatre Lead and other functions.

So what will I be doing?

As Clinical Optimisation Lead, you will design, review and implement standardised clinical pathways across medical retina services and support with other ophthalmology specialties such as cataract, glaucoma, AMD and oculoplastic. You will also support clinics with identifying areas for pathway optimisation, acting as a central point of expertise and guidance and providing clinical leadership to our optometrists and ophthalmic Nurses.



You will work with our Partners to recruit high calibre optometrists and ophthalmic Nurses, identify training and resourcing needs and work with the Learning and Development team to develop and deliver training programmes to clinical and non-clinical staff.

What skills and experience do I need?

We are looking for an Optometrist with active GOC registration and experience gained in a hospital environment, in either the NHS or independent sector, or an Ophthalmic Nurse with active NMC registration. You will have a postgraduate qualification in a clinical specialty alongside a leadership or management qualification. Experience in medical retina and an independent prescribing qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.



You will have proven experience in clinical pathway development, knowledge of ophthalmology training and competency requirements as well as knowledge of and experience in clinical governance and audit. You will be familiar with NHS and independent sector standards for ophthalmology services.



Working with multiple stakeholders, you will need excellent communication and engagement skills, an approachable, empathetic approach with the ability to offer practical solutions. You will be confident presenting to others, able to influence at all levels and have the ability to have difficult conversations. In addition, your ability to make confident and swift decisions alongside your strong organizational skills will be key.



This is a great opportunity to not only support the provision of high quality patient care but also to develop your skills in other specialties, support others and be involved in the growth and broadening of our services.

What can we offer you?

Salary of up to 61,000 depending on experience Annual car allowance of 5,500 Up to 15% company bonus, paid quarterly, based on company performance and personal objectives Profit share scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 1 day birthday leave Company pension Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 wellbeing/counselling/advice service, private medical insurance, private dental care, health care scheme, death in service cover, an opportunity to sign up to a tax-free cycle to work and a retail/technology discount scheme An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of learning tools and courses




Please note that we use video interviews as part of our recruitment process. If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a short video interview as the next stage of the process.



For more information or for the full job description, please contact joinus@newmedica.co.uk



Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.



At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.




Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.