Optometrist Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Optometrist - Part Time - 24 Hours per Week

£49,400 - £62,900 Full-Time Equivalent, depending on experience

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist looking for part-time hours without compromising on professional development, career opportunities or benefits. You'll be joining a supportive environment where high-quality patient care is at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

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

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing comprehensive eye examinations and excellent patient care

Screening and monitoring patients

Supporting the delivery of extended eye care services

Maintaining high clinical and operational standards

Coaching and supporting the wider optical team

Contributing to the development of new and enhanced patient services

Working closely with the Optical Manager and wider department team

You’ll receive comprehensive professional development and training, including a strong CPD programme and protected time to complete additional accreditations, where required. Relevant training and accreditation are fully funded and supported.

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

24 hours per week - Part Time

The role offers a flexible working pattern across the store's seven-day opening, with specific rota details available upon application.

About You

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

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

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

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