Join our special schools eye care team!
Our award-winning Special Schools Eye Care Service is expanding, and we're looking for optometrists and dispensing opticians across London and South East England to join us in transforming the way children and young people with learning disabilities experience the world.
Why you should join our team
Clinical versus commercial
With no commercial targets, you'll have the time and freedom to focus on what matters most - delivering creative, person-centred eye care tailored to the needs of each child or young person.
Greater work-life balance
All roles are term-time only, with shorter clinical days, offering the flexibility to work between 1 to 3 days a week.
Fully funded specialist training
Develop your skills with a fully funded Level 7 training module, developed in collaboration with City St George's University of London, You'll also receive ongoing support to put your learning into practice.
Specialist equipment and techniques
You'll work with adapted equipment and learn specialist testing techniques. You don't need prior experience with either - we'll provide full training so that you can develop the skills and confidence needed.
Ongoing professional development
We provide regular opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), ensuring you have all you need to maintain, update and develop your skills.
Making a difference every day
More than anything, this is your opportunity to use your expertise to completely transform the way a child or young person with disabilities sees and experiences the world.
Transform lives every single day.
Are you an optician or optometrist? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your clinical skills in a different way, with more time, flexibility and greater freedom in how you deliver eye care?
Join our rapidly expanding team and transform how children with learning disabilities across London and South East England experience the world.
A day in the life
See what it's really like to work in a special school.
Watch our team in action and discover how you'll transform lives every single day.
See the impact of accessible eye care
Terence's story
For 20 years, Terence had never had a sight test. When our team began to support Terence, they quickly realised that he couldn't see any further than two inches from his face.
Watch what happens when he finally receives glasses for the first time.
Seeing the difference for Ellie
Archie’s equal right to sight
James’ story - Seeing school in a different light
Understanding Ciaran's sight
Kiyana's story - Seeing Mum and the world more clearly
