Optometrist

Talentshed; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Independent practice

Job summary

Talentshed is helping an independent optometry practice in Oxford recruit an Optometrist. Enjoy generous testing times, leading clinical tech, and a strong work-life balance with flexible 4–5 day patterns and no late Saturdays.

Testing times: 40 minutes for sight tests, 20 minutes for contact lens checks, or up to an hour for combined appointments. Hands-on with Optomap and NewVision dry eye care, in a supportive team with long-standing ownership and MECS involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as an optometrist with strong patient-facing skills.
• Ability to work in an independent practice with MECS involvement.
• Comfort using advanced clinical technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sight tests with extended testing times.
• Perform contact lens checks and case management.
• Deliver high-quality patient care using cutting-edge equipment.

Skills

Clinical testing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Tools

Optomap

NewVision

Job description

Optometrist Opportunity in Oxford

Generous testing times, top-tier clinical tech, and an unbeatable work-life balance – this Optometrist role in the Oxford area is worth a look if you are keen to escape the fast-paced conveyor belt and join a warm, independent team.

Here's everything you need to know about this opportunity:

• Salary of £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, with a solid overall package that truly reflects your clinical skill set
• Fantastic work-life balance – flexible working across 4, 4.5, or 5 days (working a 10-day fortnight), with Saturday mornings essential but zero Saturday afternoons, Sundays, or late nights ever
• Unhurried 40-minute testing times – enjoy 40 minutes for sight tests, 20 minutes for contact lens checks, or a full hour for combined appointments so you can deliver exceptional patient care
• Advanced clinical technology – work with leading-edge equipment including two Optomap machines and cutting-edge dry eye care solutions like NewVision
• Truly supportive, long-standing team – join a close-knit independent practice with a great team feel, established reception staff with over 40 years of service, and dedicated ownership
• Great scope for clinical variety – ideal for experienced practitioners or newly qualified optoms with 3 to 4 years of experience who want full MECS involvement and professional respect