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What’s in it for you?

Dispensing Optician Vacancy – Shephard and Akay Optometrists

We’re a friendly, community focused independent opticians where people and patients always come first. As a Dispensing Optician with us, you’ll join a close-knit team that values your skills, supports your development, and gives you the freedom to do what’s right for each patient, without the pressure of sales targets or rushed appointments.

Established in Hitchin in 1974, we’re proud to be the town’s primary independent practice, located in a busy pedestrian area in the heart of this historic market town. We care for a diverse patient base, from children to elderly members of our community, and offer a wide range of designer frames including Tom Ford, Lindberg and Maui Jim, alongside premium lenses from Zeiss, Essilor and Nikon. With the time and clinical freedom to focus on the right outcome, you’ll be part of a team that works collaboratively to deliver genuinely personalised care.

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

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

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About the Role

We’re looking for a full or part time Dispensing Optician to join us in delivering the kind of personalised, patient-first care we’re known for. You’ll play an important role in helping people see and feel their best, by offering expert advice, guiding them through frame and lens choices, and making sure every fit is as comfortable and accurate as it is stylish.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building trust with patients, and being part of a supportive, tight-knit team. You’ll have the time and freedom to do your job properly by providing honest, expert care. Working closely with the rest of the team, you’ll help create a smooth and positive experience for every patient who walks through the door.

You will be working with a dispensing team with over 30 years of experience in a beautiful old building in the middle of Hitchin, Hertfordshire. We offer the time and tools to give our patients the best dispense for their prescription. We are able to spend the time needed to offer them the best service we can.

As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you’ll use your technical skills and product knowledge to recommend the best lens and frame options for each individual’s visual and lifestyle needs. You’ll take accurate measurements, ensure high-quality fittings, and manage complex prescriptions or adjustments with confidence. You’ll also be on hand to support patients with queries or concerns, help the team resolve any dispensing-related issues, and contribute to the upkeep and organisation of the practice. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who takes pride in great service — and who brings warmth, care, and expertise to every interaction.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• Our frame selection includes Tom Ford; Silhouette; Lindberg; Maui Jim; Etnia; ProDesign
• We have 2 consulting rooms
• We are a team of 10
• This role requires you to work 4 days in the week and Saturdays – we open 9am-2pm on a Saturday.
• Our appointment times are 40 minutes

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch

Salary – Max

GBP £35,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £30,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist – Wardale Williams Halstead

If you became an Optometrist because you wanted the time and freedom to truly care for your patients eye health, we’d love to talk to you.

At Wardale Williams in Halstead, our eye examinations aren’t built around getting the next patient through the door as quickly as possible. Our standard test time is 40 minutes, giving you the space to investigate properly, explain what you’ve found and get to know the person sitting in your testing room, continuity of care is a value of ours and we want to give you the opportunity to build long lasting and trusting relationships.

We’re looking for a GOC-registered Optometrist to join us on a part-time basis, working 3 days per week with some Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays and Bank holidays.

Why Wardale Williams?

We’re a locally owned, independent opticians with a longstanding presence on Halstead High Street. Being independent means we can focus on what works for our patients rather than being tied to a particular manufacturer, product or way of working. Clinically, that means giving our Optometrists the time, technology and autonomy to deliver the standard of care they believe in. You’ll have access to OCT technology, work with both private and NHS patients and see a varied caseload spanning comprehensive eye examinations, eye health, contact lenses and ongoing patient care.

You’ll also be joining an experienced practice team with deep roots in the local community, some of our colleagues have been caring for generations of local families for decades. Our Halstead practice has previously been recognised for both Customer Care and Community Involvement, and Wardale Williams forms part of an award-winning group of independent opticians known for putting patient experience at the heart of what we do.

You will also receive:

A genuinely independent experience

Our independence extends beyond the consulting room, we’re free to provide enhanced services to suit our communities needs as well as hand selected eyewear from across the market, offering everything from accessible everyday styles through to brands including Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, MOSCOT, Michael Kors, Hackett, Silhouette and more. Our patients come to us for expert advice, but they stay with us because of the relationships they build with our team.

Alongside a rewarding clinical role, you’ll also receive:

• Your birthday off work as an additional day off
• No Sundays or bank holidays
• Free and regular CPD events
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Support from an experienced practice team and wider network within the group
• The opportunity to work within an award winning independent optical group

About the Role

What your working week could look like

This can be either a full or part time Optometrist position, including some Saturdays.

You’ll enjoy:

• 40-minute testing times
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• OCT and modern clinical equipment
• A patient-first approach rather than volume-led testing
• The freedom and personality of an independent practice
• An experienced and supportive practice team
• A varied mix of NHS and private eye care
• The opportunity to build genuine, long-term relationships with patients

The Optometrist we’re looking for

You’ll need to be a GOC-registered Optometrist with a genuine interest in providing excellent clinical care.

What matters more to us is that you:

• Take pride in delivering thorough, patient-centred eye examinations
• Enjoy having the time to explain, educate and reassure your patients
• Build relationships naturally and communicate with empathy
• Want to contribute ideas and have your voice heard
• Enjoy being part of a close-knit practice and local community
• Believe great optometry is about more than hitting a target

Whether you’ve spent years working within independent optics or you’re currently in a larger multiple and wondering what working somewhere more personal could feel like, we’d be very happy to hear from you.

What’s Next?

Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch for an informal conversation.

Salary – Max

GBP £63,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £60,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist Vacancy – Bill Opticians

Bill Opticians is an established chain of independent opticians with 7 branches throughout Devon. We are currently looking for an Optometrist who would like to work across our supportive practices and join our high performing team.

We pride ourselves on offering a personal service in a calm setting, ensuring each patient receives the highest standard of eye care with the use of the latest equipment. We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as our new Optometrist means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent group that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

We welcome any level of experience to enquire about this position, whether you are newly qualified or come with a wealth of expertise, as an Independent Opticians we can offer you the right level of support to reach your personal and professional goals.

You will also receive:

• Professional fees paid
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 1 additional day per year of service to the maximum of 38 days per year including bank holidays.
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Optional Pension subscription

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

About the Role

We are looking for a full or part timeOptometrist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care . You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, fitting a wide range of contact lenses, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who values the clinical side of the job, who enjoys building trust with patients from a variety of backgrounds, and who thrives in a team that supports each other. You’ll have the time, tools and autonomy to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or restricted. Collaboration is at the heart of the practice, so you’ll work closely with your teams to ensure a smooth patient journey and a great workplace culture.

As our new Optometrist, you’ll carry out thorough eye examinations and provide tailored services and solutions that align with each patient’s lifestyle and needs. You’ll work within GOC guidelines and company policies to deliver expert care, while supporting the team by resolving clinical or technical queries. Your role also includes liaising with external professionals, maintaining practice equipment, and contributing your knowledge and ideas to the ongoing success of the practice.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• Flex to work across Tiverton, Honiton and Exeter practices
• Saturday working required (no Sundays)
• Newly qualified welcome to apply
• Our test times are 30-45 minutes
• Salary based on experience

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch

Salary – Max

GBP £0.00

Salary – Min

GBP £0.00

What’s in it for you?

Dispensing Optician Vacancy – Martin Steels Optometrists

We are a high-calibre, well-regarded independent practice nestled in Emsworth, proudly serving our local community across Chichester Harbour and the surrounding areas.

We take pride in offering a calm, controlled environment where patient care comes first. We schedule appropriate appointment times and dispense exclusively with qualified Dispensing Opticians to ensure every patient receives exceptional service. Working here means joining a close-knit, experienced team supported by a loyal patient base that values our expertise and personal approach.

You’ll have the freedom to do what’s right for each patient. If you are looking for a practice where your knowledge is genuinely valued and where team collaboration comes naturally, a role with us could be the perfect fit.

You will also receive:

We offer a competitive package and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance:

• • Competitive Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 FTE per annum (DOE)

  • Flexible Working: Days and hours open to discussion

  • Weekend & Holiday Balance: Saturdays are half-days only; no Sunday or Bank Holiday working

  • Professional Fees: GOC registration fees and Professional Indemnity insurance fully covered

  • Professional Development: Free and regular CPD course opportunities

  • Healthcare & Wellbeing: Access to Westfield Health (cashback on healthcare purchases) and Cycle to Work scheme

  • Perks: Birthday off work and access to retail discounts

  • Environment: A supportive, friendly, and well-equipped independent practice setting

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, part-time Dispensing Optician who brings genuine enthusiasm and technical expertise to our team. In this role, you will deliver tailored dispensing solutions, guiding patients through the selection of precision lenses and high-quality eyewear suited to their visual and lifestyle needs. You will take accurate measurements, ensure precise fittings, and manage complex prescriptions or adjustments with confidence.

Thriving as part of our supportive team, you will understand how to maintain a thoughtful balance between high clinical standards and practice performance. We value team members who bring initiative to the workplace, and we actively encourage you to contribute fresh ideas to help us continually elevate our service and optical dispensing standards.

Most importantly, you will be someone who takes pride in building trust with patients and delivering outstanding service. Whether you are answering patient queries, resolving dispensing challenges, or keeping practice operations running smoothly, you will bring warmth, care, and expertise to every interaction.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• Our frame selection includes Blackfin, Silhouette, Face a Face, Prodesign, Maui Jim
• We have 2 consulting rooms
• We are a team of 9, will be 10 including you!

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch

Salary – Max

GBP £33,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £31,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist Vacancy | Pritchard Cowburn Narberth & Cardigan | No Weekends

Are you a qualified Optometrist looking to join a warm, welcoming community of eye care professionals? For over 60 years, Pritchard Cowburn Opticians has been delivering expert eye care with a personal touch across West Wales. Both our Narberth and Cardigan practices are successful practices that prioritise genuinely good eye health services, beautiful eyewear, and real lasting relationships with our patients.

We can be flexible for the right candidate, we offer genuine work-life balance in a supportive, friendly environment where you’ll truly be valued, we want to hear your contributions and implement your ideas. If you’re passionate about clinical precision, providing tailored patient focused optical solutions, and working within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Ongoing professional development we’re invested in – free CPD courses to help you grow
• Access to a healthcare cashback scheme
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

We are looking for a part time Optometrist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care over 2 days per week. There is the opportunity for a full time role split between the Narberth and Cardigan practices also.

You will be an integral part of our team here, helping us drive our service offering forward, always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate. We are 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. Equally important to us is the way you interact with patients. Providing a friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must.

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

Additional Information:

• This role can be either Full or Part time, based in either practice or shared between the two for added variety
• We are open 9-5, Monday to Friday only
• No weekend work
• No Bank holiday work

Our local community is part of our identity, and we regularly see the benefits our work has when we’re out in the area too.

What’s Next?

Ready to join us? Simply click apply below and someone from our friendly team will be in touch with you soon – we’d love to chat!

Salary – Max

GBP £68,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £64,000.00

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Dispensing Optician or Optical Assistant Vacancy – Telford Opticians

We’re a friendly, community focused, independent opticians where our people and our patients come first. As an Experienced Optical Assistant or Dispensing Optician with us, you’ll be part of a close-knit group that values your skills, supports your growth, and encourages you to thrive. You’ll have the freedom to do what’s right for each patient, without the pressure of quick turnarounds or sales targets, so if you’re looking for a practice where your experience and knowledge is valued, with a team that works collaboratively – a role with us could be right for you.

We offer exceptional eye care, high quality eye wear and a totally personalised service. For almost 30 years we have been providing advice and a friendly local face in Newtownards. Individual eye care using the latest testing technology, spectacles lenses by Carl Zeiss and carefully curated frame collections sourced from across Europe.

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

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

About the Role

We’re looking for a part-time Dispensing Optician or experienced Optical Assistant to join us in delivering the kind of personalised, patient-first care we’re known for. You’ll play an important role in helping people see and feel their best, by offering expert advice, guiding them through frame and lens choices, and making sure every fit is as comfortable and accurate as it is stylish.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building trust with patients, and being part of a supportive, tight-knit team. You’ll have the time and freedom to do your job properly by providing honest, expert care. Working closely with the rest of the team, you’ll help create a smooth and positive experience for every patient who walks through the door.

As a qualified Dispensing Optician, or experienced Optical Assistant you’ll use your technical skills and product knowledge to recommend the best lens and frame options for each individual’s visual and lifestyle needs. You’ll take accurate measurements, ensure high-quality fittings, and manage complex prescriptions or adjustments with confidence. You’ll also be on hand to support patients with queries or concerns, help the team resolve any dispensing-related issues, and contribute to the upkeep and organisation of the practice. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who takes pride in great service — and who brings warmth, care, and expertise to every interaction.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• Our frame selection includesMaui Jim, William Morris & Silhouette
• This role is part-time, working 3 or 4 days per week, and requires you to work alternate Saturdays

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch

Salary – Max

GBP £32,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £32,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Dispensing Optician – Skye Optometrists

Skyes Optometrists is an independent optical practice that has been an established part of the Harpenden High Street since the early 1970s. We are looking for skilled and patient focused Dispensing Optician to join our team and contribute to our ever growing success.

This is an opportunity for you to work in an environment that recognises and rewards your professional skillset. We have a loyal patient database and a wide selection of frames and lenses (including designer brands) with a focus on clinical excellence and high-quality care. For us, patients come before performance.

As our new Dispensing Optician, we will provide you with the freedom, choice, and continuity of care needed to ensure your patients leave with the perfect solution every time.

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

About the Role

We are looking for a full time qualifiedDispensing Optician to join us in delivering outstanding patient care.

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

We are 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.

Equally 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 independent 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, dedicated to providing our patients with high-quality care and an exceptional experience in practice.

Additional Information:

• Salary dependent on experience
• Our frame selection includes gotti, Maui Jim, Lindberg, Dita and more
• We have 4 consulting rooms
• We are a team of 12
• 39 hours per week
• The role requires you to work 3 Saturdays out of 4 Saturdays

Our local community is 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 £32,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £29,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist Vacancy – Gareth Roberts Opticians

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as our new Optometrist means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment across our different locations, where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent group that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

We welcome any level of experience to enquire about this position, whether you are newly qualified or come with a wealth of expertise, as an Independent Opticians we can offer you the right level of support to reach your personal and professional goals.

You will also receive:

• Professional fees paid
• 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

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

About the Role

We are looking for a full or part time Optometrist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care & work across our 2 practices. Our other independent practice is based in Llangefni.

This is a role for someone who values the clinical side of the job, who enjoys building trust with patients from a variety of backgrounds, and who thrives in a team that supports each other. You’ll have the time, tools and autonomy to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or restricted. Collaboration is at the heart of the practice, so you’ll work closely with your teams to ensure a smooth patient journey and a great workplace culture.

As our new Optometrist, you’ll carry out thorough eye examinations and provide tailored services and solutions that align with each patient’s lifestyle and needs. You’ll work within GOC guidelines and company policies to deliver expert care, while supporting the team by resolving clinical or technical queries. Your role also includes liaising with external professionals, maintaining practice equipment, and contributing your knowledge and ideas to the ongoing success of the practice.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• We have 2/3 consulting rooms
• This role requires you to work alternate Saturdays
• Our appointment times are 40 minutes

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch

Salary – Max

GBP £70,000.00

Salary – Min

GBP £60,000.00

What’s in it for you?

Optical Assistant Vacancy – Gareth Roberts Opticians

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Optical Assistant means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you’re looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

We endeavour, through spending the right amount of time and using the best technology to provide the highest standard of care for our patients. We also enjoy providing excellent looking, perfectly fitting spectacles and the best options in contact lenses.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

About the Role

We are looking for a full time or part time Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You’ll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day to day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.

Additional Information:

• This role is ideal for someone with previous experience working in optics
• This role requires you to work Saturdays
• Our appointment times are 40 minutes

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 £13.00

Salary – Min

GBP £12.71