Optometrist
Alresford, Hampshire
Full-time | Permanent
Based on 39 hours per week (flexible/negotiable)
£55,000 – £68,000 (dependent on experience)
About the Role
We’re looking for a patient-focused Optometrist to join a welcoming and well-established practice in the heart of Alresford.
This is an opportunity to work within a supportive, close-knit team that values high clinical standards, personalised patient care, and strong community relationships. You’ll have access to modern equipment and the time to deliver excellent eye care in a relaxed and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical and dispensing
- Provide high-quality spectacle dispensing, including frame selection, lens recommendations, and accurate measurements
- Deliver confident 3-way handovers with the Optometrist to ensure seamless patient journeys
- Manage frame adjustments, repairs (including hearing aids), and rechecks/non-tolerances, resolving concerns promptly and escalating appropriately
- Manage spectacle orders by liaising with suppliers for delayed orders and ensuring accuracy in focimetry and fitting
- Ensure accurate and compliant administration, maintaining thorough clinical records and meeting GDPR/data protection requirements
- Support and supervise a student Dispensing Optician where required
Leadership and management
- Act as a positive ambassador, promoting company values and a commitment to excellent patient care
- Oversee daily branch operations, including opening/closing procedures, alarm systems, cashing up, banking, and keyholder duties
- Line manage the team, approve holiday, and work with HR on rota changes and staffing levels
- Carry out performance and rolling reviews to support training, development, and reward recognition
What We’re Looking For
- GOC registered Optometrist
- Degree in Optometry or equivalent qualification
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Patient-centred and professional approach
- Team player with excellent organisational skills
- Community practice experience preferred
- Additional accreditations such as GRR or Post Cataract beneficial
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus incentive scheme
- GOC and AOP fees paid
- Ongoing training, CPD support, and career progression
- Pension scheme
- Staff and family discounts
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Company sick pay and wellbeing support
- Team events, Perkbox, and Cycle to Work scheme
- No Sunday or Bank Holiday working
- One Saturday off each month
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Pay: £55,000.00-£68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have a BSc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent degree?
Licence/Certification:
- GOC registration as a Qualified Optometrist (required)
Work Location: In person
