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Optometrist

J282421 Saxmundham East of England £60K - £65K / Year

Exceptional Mid-Week Optometrist Opportunity | Suffolk | Salary c. £65,000 FTE | 3-5 Days, No Weekends!

Join a Family-Run Independent Practice That Feels Like Home

Are you an experienced Optometrist looking for a better work-life balance, the support of a close-knit team, and the opportunity to make a real difference in a community-focused setting? This is your chance to join a well-established, family-run optical practice with a proud 60-year history and strong family values at its core.

You're never just a number here you're a valued and integral part of a small, collaborative team where your contribution is truly appreciated.

With excellent support staff on hand and no weekend work, this is a role that respects both your time and your talent.

About the Practice

• Serving the Suffolk and Norfolk areas, our client has built a stellar reputation for delivering outstanding clinical care with a personal touch.
• With deep roots in the local community and a loyal patient base, their focus has always been on quality over quantity.
• This role covers two friendly, modern practices in Saxmundham and Halesworth just 20 minutes apart and offers a stable, flexible working pattern across 2 to 5 weekdays.
• You'll work alongside an experienced and hands-on Practice Director, as well as long-standing support staff who help ensure your day runs smoothly.

Why Join Us?

• A Family Firm with Family Values for 60 Years
• You're a Key Part of the Team Not Just a Payroll Number
• No Weekend Work Enjoy Your Evenings and Weekends Off
• Supportive, Experienced Staff & Strong Clinical Leadership
• State-of-the-Art Equipment Including OCT, Auto Refractor & Field Screening
• Warm, Loyal Patient Base and a True Community Feel

The Role

As our new Optometrist, you'll conduct comprehensive eye exams, offering tailored care and expert advice with testing times of 3045 minutes to ensure every patient receives the attention they deserve.

You'll work as a sole tester but with full team support behind you. The emphasis is on delivering exceptional clinical care in a relaxed, unpressured environment, while also understanding the importance of commercial awareness in an independent setting.

What We're Looking For

• GOC-registered Optometrist
• 2+ years post-qualification experience
• Confident working independently with strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about delivering exceptional care and building lasting patient relationships
• Comfortable with a flexible testing time of 3045 minutes
• Right to work in the UK

Key Benefits

• Salary c. £65,000 FTE (DOE)
• Professional fees supported
• c.21 days annual leave + bank holidays (FTE)
• 1-hour lunch break
• Excellent work-life balance with no weekend hours

Working Hours

• 2 to 5 days per week, Monday to Friday only
• 9:00am 5:00pm

If you're looking for more than just a job a place where your clinical skills are valued, your work-life balance is respected, and your personal development is supported we'd love to hear from you.