Optometrist

Optometrist – Aldershot, Hampshire

Independent Practice – 55k – 70k DOE – No Sundays or Bank Holidays – 1 Saturday Off Per Month

At Inspired Recruitment Group, we’re working with a well-established independent optical practice near Aldershot that is looking for an Optometrist to join its friendly, close-knit team.

This is a lovely opportunity for an Optometrist who wants to work somewhere that genuinely puts patient care, clinical standards and its people at the heart of the practice. You’ll be joining a supportive environment with strong ties to the local community, where building relationships with patients and delivering quality eye care is far more important than simply moving through a busy clinic.

With a salary of up to 70k, no Sunday or Bank Holiday working and one Saturday off each month, the role also offers a great balance between career, clinical development and life outside of work.

The Opportunity

Working alongside an experienced clinical and dispensing team, you’ll have the time and support to provide a high standard of care throughout the patient journey.

The practice is looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in delivering thorough, professional and personable eye care.

There is also plenty of opportunity to continue developing clinically, with CPD, ongoing training and career progression actively supported.

The Role

As Optometrist, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out comprehensive eye examinations and providing clear clinical recommendations
• Contact lens appointments and additional clinics such as dry eye, depending on your qualifications and experience
• Using diagnostic technology including OCT, fundus photography, tonometry and visual fields
• Advising patients on their visual health, lifestyle factors and preventative eye care
• Working closely with Dispensing Opticians and the wider team to provide a seamless patient journey
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and working in accordance with GOC standards
• Participating in clinical governance and maintaining your CPD
• Helping the practice continue to grow through excellent patient care and communication

About You

You’ll need to be a GOC-registered Optometrist with a BSc (Hons) in Optometry or equivalent qualification. Previous experience within community practice would be beneficial, alongside additional accreditations such as GRR or Post Cataract, although these are not essential.

More importantly, they’re looking for someone who is:

• Clinically confident and patient-focused
• Friendly, professional and approachable
• A strong communicator who can explain recommendations clearly
• Comfortable working collaboratively with the wider practice team
• Keen to continue learning and developing professionally
• Passionate about delivering a genuinely high standard of patient care

Hours & Salary

This is a full-time, permanent position based on 38.875 hours per week.

Salary is between 55,000 and 70,000, depending on your experience.

One of the real attractions of this opportunity is the working pattern – there is no Sunday or Bank Holiday working, and you’ll also benefit from one Saturday off each month.

Salary & Benefits

Alongside the competitive salary, you’ll receive a strong overall package including:

• 55,000 – 70,000 salary DOE
• No Sundays or Bank Holidays
• 1 Saturday off per month
• 33 days’ holiday pro rata, including Bank Holidays
• GOC and AOP professional fees paid
• Incentive scheme
• Company pension
• CPD events and continuing education support
• Career progression opportunities
• Company sick pay
• Staff and family discounts
• Perkbox
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Team-building events

Why Join?

If you enjoy the clinical side of optometry but also value being somewhere you can get to know your patients and become part of a close-knit team, this could be a really nice move.

You’ll be joining an established independent where professional standards remain high, but the environment is friendly, supportive and community-focused. With excellent benefits, clinical development and a working pattern that includes no Sundays and one Saturday off each month, there’s plenty here to offer both professionally and personally.

As always, any conversation with Inspired Recruitment Group is completely confidential, with absolutely no pressure.

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