Optometrist (Part Time / Flexible) | Bathgate Area

BlackSquare; Bathgate; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-equipped practice near Bathgate is seeking an independent Optometrist. This role allows for flexible scheduling with no weekend requirements. The successful candidate will conduct eye exams, manage ocular diseases, and work alongside supportive staff. With an emphasis on patient-centered care in both NHS and private settings, this position offers a locum-to-permanent path, allowing candidates to test the fit before committing long-term. Autonomy and clinical freedom are key highlights of this role.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Opportunity for permanent transition

Supportive team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Qualified Optometrist.
• Passion for patient-centered care.
• Comfortable in NHS and private settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams and refractions.
• Manage ocular diseases and patient education.
• Perform contact lens fittings and dispense work.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Ocular disease management

Contact lens fitting

Flexible working

Education

Qualified Optometrist registered in the UK

Job description

Ref: RF# 704

Date: 17 October 2025

Are you an independent, patient-focused OD ready for a role that fits your life — not the other way around? We’re working with a well-equipped practice just outside Bathgate, looking for someone to step in on a 3–4 day schedule (locum → perm possibility).

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• No weekends required — school hours or flexible shifts welcome
• Salary around £50,000 for a full-commitment equivalent
• Locum-to-perm path so you can test the fit before fully committing
• Supportive structure, modern test rooms, strong NHS background with growth into private services

What You’ll Be Doing

• Comprehensive eye exams & refractions
• Management of ocular disease, follow-ups & patient education
• Contact lens fittings & dispensing work
• Private and NHS patient mix — help build the private side
• Work alongside staff support (reception, assistants) so you can focus on clinical care

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Optometrist registered in the UK
• Passion for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care
• Comfortable in both NHS and private settings
• Reliable, flexible, and motivated to grow with the practice

Why You’ll Love It This Role

• Autonomy + clinical freedom
• A role that works around your life (not 9-to-5 rigid)
• Opportunity to transition permanently if it’s a match
• A team atmosphere, not a corporate structure

If this sounds like the kind of change you’ve been waiting for, let me know. Reply or complete our short questionnaire and we'll be in touch to talk through the next steps — no pressure, just good fits.

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