Optometrist

Zest Business Group; Consett; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GOC fees paid

Additional company benefits

Supportive independent working环境

Opportunity to become a valued long‑t­

Job summary

Zest Optical are recruiting a full-time Optometrist for Consett, County Durham. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000–£60,000 DOE + Benefits, with standard hours 9:00am–5:30pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am–4:00pm Saturdays, some flexibility with Saturday testing times.

The practice is a busy independent with two testing rooms, OCT, fundus camera and phoropter, plus a strong patient-focused ethos and a supportive team to ensure a seamless patient journey.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clinically focused with a patient-first approach.
• Friendly, approachable and professional.

Responsibilities

• Full-time position
• 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday
• 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays
• Some flexibility with Saturday working
• 25-30 minute eye examinations
• Clinical freedom to provide the highest standard of patient care
• Well-equipped testing rooms with OCT, fundus camera and phoropter
• Pre-screening completed by the experienced support team
• Contact lens clinics
• Opportunity to provide enhanced services
• Work closely with the Dispensing Optician and support team to ensure a seamless patient journey

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

GOC registration

Tools

OCT

Fundus camera

Phoropter

Job description

Optometrist Job - Consett, County Durham

£55,000 to £60,000 DOE + Benefits
Full Time | 9:00am to 5:30pm (Mon-Fri) | 9:00am to 4:00pm (Sat) | Some Flexibility with Saturdays | 25-30 Minute Test Times | OCT

Please note: Applicants must be a GOC registered Optometrist with the right to work in the UK.

Zest Optical are working alongside a highly regarded independent Opticians in Consett to recruit a full-time Optometrist.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy independent practice with a fantastic reputation for delivering high quality patient care. The practice has two testing rooms, operates six days a week, and has built an outstanding local reputation, reflected in its excellent patient reviews.

Optometrist - The Role

• Full-time position
• 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday
• 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays
• Some flexibility with Saturday working
• 25-30 minute eye examinations
• Clinical freedom to provide the highest standard of patient care
• Well-equipped testing rooms with OCT, fundus camera and phoropter
• Pre-screening completed by the experienced support team
• Contact lens clinics
• Opportunity to provide enhanced services
• Work closely with the Dispensing Optician and support team to ensure a seamless patient journey

The Practice

• Independent Opticians in Consett
• Busy double testing room practice
• Strong clinical focus with a personalised approach to patient care
• Excellent reputation within the local community
• Friendly and experienced support team
• Modern equipment and a relaxed working environment

The Candidate

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Clinically focused with a patient-first approach
• Friendly, approachable and professional

Salary and Benefits

• £55,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
• GOC fees paid
• Additional company benefits
• Supportive independent working environment
• Opportunity to become a valued long-term member of the team