Optometrist

Hakim Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent optician in Sheffield is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join their team. The role emphasizes patient care, innovative service delivery, and community engagement. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about eye care and dedicated to enhancing patient experiences.

Benefits

Your birthday off work

No Sunday or bank holiday working

Free & regular CPD courses

Access to Simply Health

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

£5,000 sign on fee

Qualifications

• Must be an ambassador for the brand and profession.
• Educate the community about eye care benefits.
• Experience in patient interaction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, informative, and empathetic service.
• Drive service offerings forward and innovate.
• Work Saturdays with a rota of 1 in 4 off.

Skills

Empathy

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Optometry Degree

Tools

Optomap

OCT

R800 phoropters

I care tonometers

Dneye 3 scanners

Job description

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist at David Inman Opticians

For over four decades, David Inman Opticians has been a trusted name in eye care across Sheffield. As one of the largest independently owned opticians in South Yorkshire, we’re known for combining clinical excellence with a warm, personalised service at our welcoming practices. We proudly support both NHS and private patients.

Our approach is guided by two key values:

Firstly, to deliver outstanding eye care through the latest diagnostic technology. From R-800, offering the most accurate prescriptions available, to the advanced Optomap for comprehensive retinal imaging — we invest in innovation to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

Secondly, we believe eyewear should be both functional and fashionable. Our handpicked collections cater to all ages and tastes, with everything from everyday styles to bespoke designs in a range of shapes, colours and sizes. We also offer high-quality contact lenses through an affordable subscription plan.

If you’re passionate about eye care and want to be part of a practice where technology meets tailored service, we’d love to hear from you.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• £5,000 sign on fee

About the Role

We’re looking for a full time Optometrist to join us working between our Eccleshall and Broomhill practices.

You’ll be an integral part of our team here and will help us drive our service offering forward, always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate.

We’re also looking for someone who shares our dedication to putting patients first and spending the time needed to get to the bottom of their visual needs.

Just as important to us is the way you interact with patients. Providing a friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must.

Ultimately, you must be an ambassador for our brand and profession within the local community.

Educating others about the benefits of eye care is an ongoing challenge and one that we look forward to meeting head-on with you as a part of our team.

About Us

We are a committed independent practice, dedicated to providing our patients with high-quality care and an exceptional experience in practice.

Additional Information:

• Our testing equipment includes: Optomap, OCT, R800 phoropters, polarised test chart, I care tonometers, Dneye 3 scanners, Hilco VR fields.
• No PEARS or enhanced services currently.
• 30-40 min test times
• Staff trained to do pre-testing
• Team of 14
• The role requires you to work Saturdays with 1 in 4 being rota'd off

Our local community is a part of our identity here and we constantly see the benefits our work has when we’re out and about in the area.

What's Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary - Max

GBP £60,000.00

Salary - Min

GBP £50,000.00