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Optometrist Role Location - Norwich Salary - Up to £75,000 per annum As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our expert Surgeons undertake more procedures collectively than any other national provider. For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. We are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology. A fantastic opportunity has become available for an optometrist to join the highly experienced team at our Norwich Clinic alongside experienced eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, and play a crucial role in the delivery of a diverse range of clinical eye care services to our patients. At Optical Express, no two days are the same. Your role will be varied and can include: • Pre- and post-operative consultations for our refractive and cataract surgery patients., • Providing clinical support to our ophthalmologists., • Providing Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations for our patients. Your package: We are committed to providing optometrists with rewards and benefits that really make a difference. The fantastic range of benefits you will receive includes: • A market leading salary up to £75,000 per annum, • £5,000 relocation bonus, • Salary enhancement through our Performance Pay scheme., • 33 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of service., • Pension Scheme., • Private Healthcare., • Paid Professional Fees., • Indemnity Coverage., • Independent Prescribing Sponsorship and Placement Assistance., • Access to Optical Express CET courses., • Complimentary or discounted Laser Eye Surgery, Intraocular Lens surgery or Lipiflow treatment., • Generous Optical Express Friends and Family Discounts. We offer an array of flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle, to include longer hours across fewer days and patterns that support your family or lifestyle commitments. Full and part time opportunities are available. Relocation allowances will be considered. Optical Express is committed to providing clinicians and patients alike with access to state of the art diagnostic and treatment technologies from a range of market leaders such as Carl Zeiss and Johnson & Johnson Vision. Full refractive and cataract surgery training will be provided and is delivered by experienced clinicians. To ensure you have maximum support day-to-day in the clinic, you will work alongside an exceptional professional team, as well as having access to invaluable guidance from the Clinical Services team, which includes some of the most experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists in the specialist areas of refractive surgery and cataract care.

Job Title: Support Worker Location: Norwich, Norfolk (NR6) Setting: Client’s Own Home (Shared with Wife) Pay & Shifts Pay rates: £15ph Shift pattern: • Full-time (36 hours per week) - Day shifts and Waking Night shifts - Weekdays and weekends included - Fixed rota Shift times: • 8:00am – 8:00pm - 8:00pm – 8:00am (waking nights) Contract: Temporary / Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Start Date: 1st February 2026 About the Role Priority Recruitment is working in partnership with Community Rehabilitation Management Ltd (CRM) to recruit a dedicated and experienced Support Worker to support a 62-year-old male within his own home in Norwich. This is a 2:1 care package, providing round-the-clock, person-centred support to an individual with a spinal injury and complex physical needs. You will be part of a consistent and professional team delivering high-quality care in a calm, structured home environment. About the Client The client is a 62-year-old male with limited mobility following a spinal injury. He lives at home with his wife and requires 24/7 support on a 2:1 basis. Key aspects of his support include: • Wheelchair dependency - Overhead hoist transfers and specialist equipment - Support with personal care, mobility, and daily routines - Structured bowel and bladder care - Support with meal preparation and eating (no dietary restrictions) - Occasional use of nebulisers (PRN medication) He is verbally independent but experiences memory loss, occasional night-time disorientation, muscle spasms, and is at risk of autonomic dysreflexia and epileptic seizures. Full care plans are in place and training will be provided to ensure safe and confident practice Your Role and Responsibilities • Providing high-quality personal care with dignity and respect - Supporting all moving and handling tasks (2:1 at all times) - Using specialist equipment safely (overhead hoist, wheelchair, slide sheets, commode) - Supporting bowel and bladder routines in line with care plans - Assisting with meal preparation and supporting eating at the client’s pace - Supporting night-time repositioning and pressure care - Monitoring for signs of autonomic dysreflexia and seizures - Maintaining a safe and calm environment - Accurately completing care records and MAR charts - Working closely with the wider care team and following all safeguarding procedures Requirements & Experience Essential: • Experience supporting individuals with complex physical needs - Very clear and confident spoken English - Non-smoker - Confident with manual handling and wheelchair support - Reliable, punctual, and professional - Comfortable working both day and waking night shifts Desirable: • Experience supporting individuals with spinal injuries - Familiarity with bowel and bladder care - Experience working within 2:1 care packages Training Required: • Manual Handling, • First Aid / Basic Life Support (Applicants must already hold relevant training) Salary & Benefits • Competitive hourly pay (discussed based on experience) - Consistent full-time hours] - Temporary to permanent opportunity - Holiday pay - Pension scheme - Ongoing support from Priority Recruitment and CRM management - Structured handover and comprehensive care plans About Us Priority Recruitment is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing high-quality, person-centred staffing solutions across complex care and community rehabilitation services. We work closely with our clients and support workers to ensure every placement is safe, well-supported, and rewarding. If you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for a stable, full-time role supporting an individual in their own home, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your care career with Priority Recruitment. *Some roles may require drivers and/or male or female workers only. Where indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.