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What’s in it for you?

Optometrist Vacancy – Kent Eyecare

Kent Eyecare is a dedicated independent practice committed to delivering unhurried, patient-focused clinical eye care. Combining community-rooted values with modern diagnostic technology, we pride ourselves on offering comprehensive eye examinations, specialised clinics, and tailored optical solutions.

Unlike high-volume retail environments, our focus is on thorough clinical care, patient continuity, and giving our practitioners the time and testing equipment required to practice at the highest professional standard. Our team operates collaboratively, with qualified support staff managing pre-screening and dispensing so our clinicians can focus entirely on patient care

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as our new Optometrist means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment across our different locations, where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent group that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

You will also receive:

• 60K+ dependent on experience
• Professional fees paid
• Your birthday off work
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Optometrist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, fitting a wide range of contact lenses, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

As an Optometrist at Kent Eyecare, you will deliver comprehensive, high-quality eye examinations and health checks, building lasting relationships with our patients in an unhurried clinical environment.

• Clinical Examinations: Conduct thorough sight tests and health checks with generous, protected testing times tailored to patient needs.

• Diagnostic Utilisation: Utilise modern diagnostic equipment (such as OCT and digital retinal imaging) to evaluate ocular health and guide visual management plans.

• Patient Continuity: Build long-term rapport with patients, providing expert advice on visual needs, eye health, and contact lens options.

• Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly alongside our experienced dispensing opticians and optical assistants to ensure smooth handovers and a complete patient care journey.

This is a role for someone who values the clinical side of the job, who enjoys building trust with patients from a variety of backgrounds, and who thrives in a team that supports each other. You’ll have the time, tools and autonomy to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or restricted. Collaboration is at the heart of the practice, so you’ll work closely with your teams to ensure a smooth patient journey and a great workplace culture.

As our new Optometrist, you’ll carry out thorough eye examinations and provide tailored services and solutions that align with each patient’s lifestyle and needs. You’ll work within GOC guidelines and company policies to deliver expert care, while supporting the team by resolving clinical or technical queries. Your role also includes liaising with external professionals, maintaining practice equipment, and contributing your knowledge and ideas to the ongoing success of the practice.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• Location: Aylesford, Kent (with flexibility to occasionally support sister practices across Kent)

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch

Salary – Max

GBP £0.00

Salary – Min

GBP £60,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optical Assistant Receptionist Vacancy – Johnson & Furze Optometrists

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance – We also offer an achievable bonus structure.

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Optical Assistant Receptionist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in managing administration duties, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You’ll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As an Optical Assistant Receptionist, you’ll support patients with everything from booking appointments, frame styling and lens choices, fittings and adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day to day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.

Additional Information:

• This role is ideal for someone with previous experience working in optics but not mandatory
• We have 1 consulting room to give patients that extra level of care
• We are a team of 4 to become 5
• This role requires you to work up to 2 Saturdays a month
• Our appointment times are 45 minutes

What’s Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary – Max

GBP £24,979.50

Salary – Min

GBP £24,979.50

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist Vacancy – James Bryan Opticians – Chelmsford

At James Bryan Opticians & Hearing Care, our vision is to be the go-to independent opticians in Chelmsford. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and memorable experiences in an award-winning setting – proudly recognised as the Professional Service of the Year 2026 in Chelmsford.

When you join our team, you’ll work in a beautifully newly refurbished practice featuring some of the finest testing rooms around. We partner with Rodenstock to offer access to cutting-edge lens technology – including the DNEye and Impressionist – alongside exclusive frame brands. Supported by an experienced team, we provide an environment where you can truly focus on quality patient care.

You will also receive:

• Competitive Salary: £60,000+ DOE.

• Professional Fees & Learning: Professional fees paid, plus free & regular CPD courses.

• Work-Life Balance: No Sunday or bank holiday working, plus an extra day off for your birthday.

• Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Health Partnership cover.

• Financial Perks & Retail Discounts: Performance bonus plan, retail discounts, and access to a dedicated employee discount portal.

• Travel & Location: Convenient location just a short walk from Chelmsford train station, discounted parking partnership, and access to a Cycle to Work scheme.

• Flexibility: Opportunities to work at other established independent practices within the group if desired.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Full-Time Optometrist to join our expert clinical team in Chelmsford. In this role, you will enjoy:

• Unrushed Patient Care: Deliver thorough care with 40-minute testing clinics, backed by pre-screening support and advanced equipment, including digital imaging slit-lamps and phoropters.

• Clinical Freedom & Development: Influence future clinical projects (such as dry eye and other specialist services), and take advantage of sponsorship or practical utilisation for your IP qualification, with FP10 commissioned directly at the practice.

• Supervision Opportunities: Opportunity to supervise a pre-reg optometrist starting from Summer 2027.

• Collaboration: Participate in quarterly optometrist meetings with colleagues across the group to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and continually elevate clinical standards.

• Mentorship & Career Progression: Receive direct mentorship from an Optometrist Director with over 20 years of optical experience. We are genuinely committed to growing our people – our previous two Optometrists went on to become Directors of their own independent practices!

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC in order to apply for this role
• Our frame selection includes: Tom Ford, Face A Face, Lindberg, Moscot & Maui Jim
• We have 4 consulting rooms: 2 testing rooms, 1 dedicated dry eye room & 1 for audiology
• We are a team of 10+
• This role requires you to work 2 Saturdays a month
• Our appointment times are 40 minutes

What’s Next?

If you’re ready to make a real difference in a practice that invests directly in your future, we’d love to speak with you. Click Apply and one of our team will be in touch!

Salary – Max

GBP £0.00

Salary – Min

GBP £60,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Full-Time Optometrist Opportunity at Walsh & Bridle Opticians

Are you an Optometrist seeking an opportunity to provide exceptional eye care in a beautiful coastal town? Maybe you are considering a relocation opportunity? Join Walsh & Bridle Opticians, a well-established practice in Bognor Regis, West Sussex.

At Walsh & Bridle Opticians, we’ve been serving the community since 1981, offering high-quality eye tests, contact lens assessments, and personalised care. Conveniently located in the town centre, our practice attracts loyal clients not only from local areas in West Sussex but also from as far abroad as France and New Zealand. Our commitment to individualised eye care is evident in our relaxed environment and dedication to discussing the best solutions for our patients’ eyes.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Westfield Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

As a full-time Optometrist at Walsh & Bridle Opticians, you will:

• Perform comprehensive 30–50 minute eye tests and contact lens assessments with standard equipment including OCT, Fundus camera, and digital testing screens.

• Utilise expertise in contact lenses, including RGPs and Ortho-K.

• Manage a high volume of paediatric patients, bringing a genuine passion for children’s eyecare.

• Apply strong commercial awareness while ensuring patient care remains the top priority.

• Collaborate with a team of 5 in a relaxed, welcoming 2-consulting-room practice.

• Occasionally cover our practice in nearby East Wittering as required.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experienced Optometrist with full registration and GOC licensing (this role suits a highly experienced clinician).

• Advanced skills in contact lenses (RGPs and Ortho-K).

• Strong clinical background with a focus on paediatric eyecare.

• Solid commercial understanding balanced with excellent patient rapport.

• Willingness to work 3 out of 4 Saturdays a month.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including Sight and Sound benefits.

• Pathway for potential partnership down the line for the right candidate.

• Relocation support available.

• The chance to work in a long-established coastal practice with deep ties to the local community.

Additional Information:

• Testing times: 30 to 50 minutes

• Practice setup: 2 consulting rooms, team of 5

• Equipment: OCT, Fundus camera, digital testing screens

• Working pattern: Full-time, including 3 in 4 Saturdays

• Locations: Primary role based at Walsh & Bridle, with occasional cover at East Wittering

Our local community is core to who we are, and we see the impact of our work every day. If you’re an experienced Optometrist looking for a long-term role with eventual partnership potential, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary – Max

GBP £65,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £55,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist Vacancy – Gordon Thomas Opticians – Enfield

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as our new part-time Optometrist means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment across our different locations, where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent group that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

You will also receive:

• Professional fees paid
• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Westfield Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

About the Role

We are looking for a part-time Experienced Optometrist (3-4 days a week) to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, fitting a wide range of contact lenses, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who values the clinical side of the job, who enjoys building trust with patients from a variety of backgrounds, and who thrives in a team that supports each other. You’ll have the time, tools and autonomy to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or restricted. Collaboration is at the heart of the practice, so you’ll work closely with your teams to ensure a smooth patient journey and a great workplace culture.

As our new Optometrist, you’ll carry out thorough eye examinations and provide tailored services and solutions that align with each patient’s lifestyle and needs. You’ll work within GOC guidelines and company policies to deliver expert care, while supporting the team by resolving clinical or technical queries. Your role also includes liaising with external professionals, maintaining practice equipment, and contributing your knowledge and ideas to the ongoing success of the practice.

• Working Pattern: 3 to 4 days per week (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

• Saturdays: Alternate Saturdays only

• Testing Times: Tailored to patient requirements (ranging from 20 to 40 minutes depending on exam type)

What We Offer

• Competitive Pro-Rata Salary: Dependent on experience (FTE £50,000–£60,000 equivalent)

• Modern Clinical Environment: Work in a lovely, newly refurbished practice with updated consulting rooms.

• Advanced Diagnostic Tech: Equipped with Optomap, OCT, and Icare tonometer to support thorough patient care.

• Great Location: Excellent local transport links, making for an easy daily commute.

Who We’re Looking For

• Full GOC registration as a qualified Optometrist.

• Strong clinical skills and a passion for providing personalized patient care.

• Excellent communication skills to build long-term relationships with patients.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC in order to apply for this role

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch

Salary – Max

GBP £65,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £60,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist Vacancy – Parkstone Eyecare

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as our new Optometrist means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment across our different locations, where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent group that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

We welcome any level of experience to enquire about this position, whether you are newly qualified or come with a wealth of expertise, as an Independent Opticians we can offer you the right level of support to reach your personal and professional goals.

From longer test times of 40 minutes to our commitment to offering the latest technological advances such as OCT and Optomap, everything we do is designed to offer our patients the very best in clinical care

You will also receive:

• Professional fees paid
• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Westfield Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

About the Role

We are looking for a full or part-time Optometrist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, fitting a wide range of contact lenses, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who values the clinical side of the job, who enjoys building trust with patients from a variety of backgrounds, and who thrives in a team that supports each other. You’ll have the time, tools and autonomy to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or restricted. Collaboration is at the heart of the practice, so you’ll work closely with your teams to ensure a smooth patient journey and a great workplace culture.

As our new Optometrist, you’ll carry out thorough eye examinations and provide tailored services and solutions that align with each patient’s lifestyle and needs. You’ll work within GOC guidelines and company policies to deliver expert care, while supporting the team by resolving clinical or technical queries. Your role also includes liaising with external professionals, maintaining practice equipment, and contributing your knowledge and ideas to the ongoing success of the practice.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• Our frame selection includes; Kate Spade, Maui Jim, David Beckham, Ted Baker and Hackett
• We have 2 consulting rooms
• Our testing equipment includes a seperate pre-screen room with OCT, Optomap and fields
• We are a team of 5
• This role requires you to work some Saturdays
• Our appointment times are 40 minutes (pre-screening carried out by Front of House team)

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch

Salary – Max

GBP £65,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £57,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist – Wardale Williams Halstead

If you became an Optometrist because you wanted the time and freedom to truly care for your patients eye health, we’d love to talk to you.

At Wardale Williams in Halstead, our eye examinations aren’t built around getting the next patient through the door as quickly as possible. Our standard test time is 40 minutes, giving you the space to investigate properly, explain what you’ve found and get to know the person sitting in your testing room, continuity of care is a value of ours and we want to give you the opportunity to build long lasting and trusting relationships.

We’re looking for a GOC-registered Optometrist to join us on a part-time basis, working 3 days per week with some Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays and Bank holidays.

Why Wardale Williams?

We’re a locally owned, independent opticians with a longstanding presence on Halstead High Street. Being independent means we can focus on what works for our patients rather than being tied to a particular manufacturer, product or way of working. Clinically, that means giving our Optometrists the time, technology and autonomy to deliver the standard of care they believe in. You’ll have access to OCT technology, work with both private and NHS patients and see a varied caseload spanning comprehensive eye examinations, eye health, contact lenses and ongoing patient care.

You’ll also be joining an experienced practice team with deep roots in the local community, some of our colleagues have been caring for generations of local families for decades. Our Halstead practice has previously been recognised for both Customer Care and Community Involvement, and Wardale Williams forms part of an award-winning group of independent opticians known for putting patient experience at the heart of what we do.

You will also receive:

A genuinely independent experience

Our independence extends beyond the consulting room, we’re free to provide enhanced services to suit our communities needs as well as hand selected eyewear from across the market, offering everything from accessible everyday styles through to brands including Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, MOSCOT, Michael Kors, Hackett, Silhouette and more. Our patients come to us for expert advice, but they stay with us because of the relationships they build with our team.

Alongside a rewarding clinical role, you’ll also receive:

• Your birthday off work as an additional day off
• No Sundays or bank holidays
• Free and regular CPD events
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Support from an experienced practice team and wider network within the group
• The opportunity to work within an award winning independent optical group

About the Role

What your working week could look like

This can be either a full or part time Optometrist position, including some Saturdays.

You’ll enjoy:

• 40-minute testing times
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• OCT and modern clinical equipment
• A patient-first approach rather than volume-led testing
• The freedom and personality of an independent practice
• An experienced and supportive practice team
• A varied mix of NHS and private eye care
• The opportunity to build genuine, long-term relationships with patients

The Optometrist we’re looking for

You’ll need to be a GOC-registered Optometrist with a genuine interest in providing excellent clinical care.

What matters more to us is that you:

• Take pride in delivering thorough, patient-centred eye examinations
• Enjoy having the time to explain, educate and reassure your patients
• Build relationships naturally and communicate with empathy
• Want to contribute ideas and have your voice heard
• Enjoy being part of a close-knit practice and local community
• Believe great optometry is about more than hitting a target

Whether you’ve spent years working within independent optics or you’re currently in a larger multiple and wondering what working somewhere more personal could feel like, we’d be very happy to hear from you.

What’s Next?

Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch for an informal conversation.

Salary – Max

GBP £63,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £60,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist Vacancy – Bill Opticians

Bill Opticians is an established chain of independent opticians with 7 branches throughout Devon. We are currently looking for an Optometrist who would like to work across our supportive practices and join our high performing team.

We pride ourselves on offering a personal service in a calm setting, ensuring each patient receives the highest standard of eye care with the use of the latest equipment. We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as our new Optometrist means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent group that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

We welcome any level of experience to enquire about this position, whether you are newly qualified or come with a wealth of expertise, as an Independent Opticians we can offer you the right level of support to reach your personal and professional goals.

You will also receive:

• Professional fees paid
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 1 additional day per year of service to the maximum of 38 days per year including bank holidays.
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Optional Pension subscription

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

About the Role

We are looking for a full or part timeOptometrist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care . You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, fitting a wide range of contact lenses, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who values the clinical side of the job, who enjoys building trust with patients from a variety of backgrounds, and who thrives in a team that supports each other. You’ll have the time, tools and autonomy to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or restricted. Collaboration is at the heart of the practice, so you’ll work closely with your teams to ensure a smooth patient journey and a great workplace culture.

As our new Optometrist, you’ll carry out thorough eye examinations and provide tailored services and solutions that align with each patient’s lifestyle and needs. You’ll work within GOC guidelines and company policies to deliver expert care, while supporting the team by resolving clinical or technical queries. Your role also includes liaising with external professionals, maintaining practice equipment, and contributing your knowledge and ideas to the ongoing success of the practice.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• Flex to work across Tiverton, Honiton and Exeter practices
• Saturday working required (no Sundays)
• Newly qualified welcome to apply
• Our test times are 30-45 minutes
• Salary based on experience

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch

Salary – Max

GBP £0.00

Salary – Min

GBP £0.00

What’s in it for you?

Optical Assistant Receptionist Vacancy – Maloney Keady

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Optical Assistant Receptionist means being the first welcome our patients recieve each day. You would be part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

About the Role

We are looking for a full or part Optical Assistant Receptionist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in managing administration duties, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You’ll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As an Optical Assistant Receptionist, you’ll support patients with everything from booking appointments, frame styling and lens choices, fittings and adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day to day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.

Additional Information:

• This role is ideal for someone with or without previous experience working in optics, as full training will be provided
• Monday – Friday (NO WEEKEND WORKING)

What’s Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary – Max

EUR €14.50

Salary – Min

EUR €14.50