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Optometrist

J901444 Bournemouth South West £49.4K - £62.9K / Year

Optometrist - Full Time - 40 Hours per Week

£49,400 - £62,900, depending on experience

We're currently recruiting for a qualified Optometrist to join a well-established and forward-thinking optical team in the Bournemouth Area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist looking for a full-time position with excellent earning potential, professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll be joining a supportive environment where high-quality patient care and excellent customer service are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As an Optometrist, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality clinical care while supporting the wider optical team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing comprehensive eye examinations
• Conducting contact lens examinations
• Delivering extended eye care services
• Screening and monitoring patients
• Maintaining high clinical and departmental standards
• Supporting the training and development of colleagues through coaching
• Working closely with the Dispensing Optician Manager and wider optical team
• Contributing to the development of new and enhanced patient services

Due to the range of extended eye care services offered, you'll be supported to gain any additional accreditations required to deliver these services.

Professional development is a key part of the role, with access to a comprehensive CPD programme, protected time for further accreditations and funded training. The aim is to give you the support and resources needed to continue developing your clinical skills and reach your full potential.

There is also the opportunity for GOC-registered professionals to supervise students, providing a rewarding way to support the next generation of optical professionals while developing your own skills and experience.

You'll also have access to in-store, regional and central support teams, ensuring expert guidance is available for both clinical and service-related queries.

Hours & Rota

40 hours per week - Full Time
The role operates on a two-week rota:

Week 1

• Monday - 09:00-17:30
• Tuesday - 09:00-17:30
• Wednesday - 09:00-17:30
• Thursday - 09:00-17:30
• Saturday - 09:00-17:30

Week 2

• Monday - 09:00-17:30
• Tuesday - 09:00-17:30
• Wednesday - 09:00-17:30
• Thursday - 09:00-17:30
• Friday - 09:00-17:30

The structured rota provides a consistent working pattern within a seven-day opening environment.

About You

We're looking for an Optometrist who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine passion for patient care, customer service and professional development.

You'll have:

• Full GOC registration
• NHS performer registration with your relevant area team or health board
• MECs or WECs accreditation, or a willingness to achieve the relevant accreditation within 12 months - fully funded and supported
• A commitment to maintaining your statutory CPD requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for delivering high standards of clinical care
• An interest in developing patient services and supporting the wider optical team

You'll also need to be able to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK, NHS performer-list registration and two clinical references as part of the compliance process.

Benefits

The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension with up to 7% employer matching
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns
• 24/7 virtual GP access
• Counselling and wellbeing support
• Health and dental cash plans
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts across a wide range of travel, leisure and lifestyle services
• Inclusive colleague networks
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental and neonatal care leave
• Support for colleagues undergoing fertility treatment

Interested?

If you're an Optometrist looking for a full-time opportunity offering excellent earning potential, career development, professional support and a comprehensive benefits package, we'd be very interested in hearing from you.

Apply today to find out more about the opportunity.

How to Apply?

To apply please click on the link below or call the team on 01423 813452 or email us at [email protected]