Optometrist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional fees paid

Annual CET event

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Zest Optical in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a GOC registered Optometrist to join an independent, family-run practice offering longer test times and clinical freedom. The role covers 30-minute sight tests, access to OCT and advanced retinal imaging, involvement in contact lens clinics, and a direct cataract referral scheme, with a supportive team across testing and dispensing.

Full or part time positions available, 9:00am–5:30pm, 5 days per week, with 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• GOC registered Optometrist is required with valid professional registration.
• Independent, family-run practice with patient-focused care.
• Experience with contact lens clinics and ongoing care is beneficial.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 30-minute sight tests with access to OCT imaging.
• Provide patient care and education, ensuring quality outcomes.
• Involve in contact lens clinics and ongoing care plans.
• Coordinate with dispensing team and support staff.

Skills

GOC registered

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

GOC registered Optometrist

Tools

OCT access

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

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