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Optometrist

J470939 Yeovil South West £55K - £65K / Year

Join a team where clinical excellence, professional development, and long-term career satisfaction truly matter.

We're currently seeking an optometrist to join a flagship Yeovil practice one of the largest independents in the South West with the opportunity to also work in their recently refurbished Chard location. This is an exciting chance to be part of a clinically-focused, collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

You'll work alongside:

• 4 IP-qualified optometrists
• A glaucoma diploma holder
• A specialist contact lens fitter
• 2 orthoptists
• A dyslexia specialist

They actively support professional development, including higher qualifications, and encourage team members to gain hospital experience. In fact, three of their optometrists currently work in hospital ophthalmology departments across glaucoma, paediatrics, casualty, and orthoptics.

Key Duties

• They're looking for someone who shares their commitment to quality, team spirit, and continuous improvement.
• Full-time (45 days including alternate Saturdays) is ideal, but they're open to part-time arrangements too.

Package and Benefits

• Modern, air-conditioned practices with advanced diagnostic equipment (Optomap, Humphrey VFA, Heidelberg OCT)
• Generous testing times and clinical autonomy
• Loyal, long-term patients and continuity of care
• Supportive, well-trained staff including 5 dispensing opticians
• A culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth
• Salary up to £65,000 FTE
• Performance bonus
• 33 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Closed on Sundays and bank holidays
• AOP & GOC fees paid
• Annual CPD training event
• Company pension
• Staff/family discounts
• Well-being support package
• Group life insurance

Key Skills and Qualifications

• GOC Registered
• Right to work in the UK