Optometrist

Zest Business Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional fees paid

Annual CET event

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Zest Optical recruitment is working with a well-established independent opticians in St Ives, Cambridgeshire to recruit a full or part time Optometrist for an independent practice.

The role offers a patient-focused environment with longer test times and clinical freedom, within a family-run setting with a strong local reputation. Testing occurs over 6 days, with OCT access and ongoing care opportunities.

Qualifications

• GOC registered Optometrist required.
• All levels of experience considered.
• Able to work independently when required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.
• Patient-focused approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 30-minute sight tests with full clinical focus.
• Utilise access to OCT and advanced retinal imaging.
• Participate in contact lens clinics and ongoing care.
• Work as part of a supportive, family-run team.
• Collaborate with dispensing opticians and support staff.
• Engage in direct cataract referral schemes.

Skills

Patient-focused

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

GOC registered Optometrist

Tools

OCT

Job description

Optometrist Jobs in St Ives, Cambridgeshire | Independent Opticians | £50,000 to £60,000

Full or Part Time | 30 Minute Tests | OCT | Independent Practice

Zest Optical recruitment is working with a well-established independent opticians in St Ives, Cambridgeshire to recruit a full or part time Optometrist.

This is a great opportunity to join a family-run, patient-focused practice offering longer test times, clinical freedom and a personalised approach to patient care.

Optometrist - The Role

• Independent, family-run opticians with a strong local reputation
• Focus on quality care over volume
• Testing 6 days a week, often alongside another Optometrist
• 30-minute sight tests with full support from the optical team
• Pre-screening completed to allow full clinical focus
• Access to OCT and advanced retinal imaging
• Involvement in contact lens clinics and ongoing care
• Direct cataract referral scheme
• Close working relationship with Dispensing Opticians and support team

Working Hours & Salary

• Full or part time considered
• 5 days per week (full time)
• Alternate Saturdays required
• 9:00am to 5:30pm
• £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
• Professional fees paid
• Annual CET event
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Optometrist - Requirements

• GOC registered Optometrist
• All levels of experience considered
• Able to work independently when required
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Patient-focused approach

This opportunity would suit an Optometrist looking for an independent opticians job in St Ives, with clinical freedom and a supportive team environment.