Optometrist

Zest Business Group; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GOC fees paid

Indemnity insurance paid

Job summary

Zest Optical recruitment is seeking a qualified Optometrist for Cricklade. The role is four days per week (32 hours) with a two‑week rota and Saturdays on rotation.

You will conduct 45‑minute eye examinations in a well‑established independent practice with a loyal patient base and strong focus on personalised eye care. The practice offers time for thorough assessments, access to modern diagnostic equipment, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Optometrist with GOC registration.
• Strong focus on clinical care and patient needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough 45‑minute eye examinations.
• Build long‑term relationships with patients and provide personalised advice.
• Work four days per week (32 hours) on a two‑week rota including alternate Saturdays.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient relationships

Clear communication

Eye examination skills

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Optometrist Jobs in Cricklade - 4 Days a Week

Full-Time Equivalent Salary: Up to £70,000
Actual Salary: Up to £56,000 Pro Rata for 4 Days
Hours: 4 Days per Week | 32 Hours
Location: Cricklade, Near Swindon

Optometrist vacancies in Cricklade. Zest Optical recruitment is working on behalf of a well-regarded independent opticians group to recruit a part-time Optometrist for their established practice in Cricklade.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving independent practice with a loyal patient base and a strong focus on providing personalised eye care.

The practice offers 45-minute eye examinations, giving you the time and clinical freedom to understand each patient's needs and recommend the most appropriate solutions for their lifestyle.

You will work four days per week across a two-week rota, including alternate Saturdays.

Optometrist - Role

• Well-established independent opticians
• Loyal patient base
• Supportive and collaborative practice team
• 45-minute eye examinations
• Time to provide thorough, personalised eye care
• Access to modern diagnostic equipment
• Latest developments in contact lenses, spectacle lenses and frames
• High level of clinical freedom
• Build long-term relationships with patients
• Recommend the most appropriate solutions based on each patient's needs and lifestyle
• Four days and 32 hours per week
• Practice hours from 9am to 5:30pm
• Week one: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• Week two: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Optometrist - Salary and Benefits

• Full-time equivalent salary of up to £70,000
• Actual salary of up to £56,000 for four days per week
• GOC fees paid
• Professional indemnity insurance through the AOP paid
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Competitive company benefits package

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist
• Registered with the GOC
• Previous experience working as an Optometrist
• Strong focus on clinical care
• Confident conducting thorough 45-minute eye examinations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about building long-term relationships with patients
• Committed to providing personalised advice and recommendations