Optometrist job in Bedfordhsire

Inspired Recruitment Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Presencial; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

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25 days holiday + bank holidays

GOC & College fees paid

Indemnity insurance covered

CET and further qualifications

Clear progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Inspired Recruitment Group is assisting a well-established high street optician in Bedfordshire to welcome an Optometrist to the team due to relocation. The role suits both newly qualified and experienced optometrists, with modern equipment and a supportive team.

The position is full-time across two nearby practices, offering opportunities in MECS, shared care, cataract pathways, and clinical autonomy with involvement in enhanced services. CET and progression are supported.

Formación

• Open to newly qualified and experienced Optometrists.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver sight tests and contact lens clinics.
• Support with dispensing where required.
• Manage your own clinics with clinical autonomy.
• Involvement in shared care and enhanced services.
• Pre-Reg supervision (ideally).

Conocimientos

Sight tests

Contact lenses

Team player

Clinical autonomy

Herramientas

OCT

Phoropters

Slit lamps

Auto-refractor

Retinal imaging

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

A well-established high street multiple in Bedfordshire is looking to welcome an Optometrist into the team due to a current Optometrist relocating, ideal for either newly qualified or experienced candidates.

The Practice

• High street multiple operating across two busy practices
• Recently refurbished with modern, up-to-date equipment
• 25-minute testing times (including pre screen)
• Opportunity to be involved in MECS, shared care and cataract pathways
• Equipment includes OCT, phoropters, slit lamps, auto-refractor and retinal imaging

The Team

You’ll be joining a stable, highly experienced and supportive team:

• Long-standing team with low staff turnover
• Strong mix of Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and support staff
• Friendly, collaborative environment with a real team ethos
• Hands‑on culture where everyone supports each other

The Role

Full-time Optometrist position across both practices (very local to each other)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering sight tests and contact lens clinics
• Supporting with dispensing where required
• Managing your own clinics with clinical autonomy
• Involvement in shared care and enhanced services
• Pre-Reg supervision (ideally)

About You

Open to newly qualified and experienced Optometrists

What matters most:

• A team player with a proactive, hands‑on approach
• Confident with sight testing and ideally contact lenses (training available)
• Commercial awareness balanced with patient care
• Willingness to get involved and support the wider team

Salary & Benefits

Up to £60,000 salary (based on experience)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• GOC & College fees paid
• Indemnity insurance covered
• CET and further qualifications supported (glaucoma, retina, IP)
• Clear progression opportunities within the business
• No heavy sales pressure - focus on patient care

Why Join?

• Well‑established, reputable high street multiple
• Modern, well‑equipped practices
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Opportunity to develop clinically and progress your career
• Stable business with strong patient demand