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J490549 Chard South West £50K - £65K / Year
Apply Save Optometrist Independent Practice | Chard & Yeovil | Up to £65,000 DOE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optometrist to join a well-established group of independent optical practices operating across Dorset and Somerset, with a rich history dating back to 1926.
This role is based primarily in Chard, with occasional time spent in a larger sister practice in Yeovil.
Both locations offer a welcoming, well-equipped environment, run by a team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred eye care.
About the Practices
1. With a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence and continuity of care, this family-run group
2. consists of 12 independent practices, employing nearly 100 people.
3. Their team culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to both professional development and patient care.
4. Many team members have been with the group for over a decade a testament to the supportive and fulfilling work environment.
The Chard practice, fully refurbished in 2019, is spacious, air-conditioned, and fitted with modern equipment, including Optomap retinal imaging, Revo OCT, and the latest Henson visual field analyzer.
The wider team includes IP-qualified Optometrists, specialist contact lens fitters, and trained orthoptists, offering a great opportunity to collaborate and learn from colleagues with specialist interests.
What's on Offer
5. A truly clinically-focused environment, where generous test times and full professional autonomy are the norm
6. Support and encouragement for Optometrists to pursue higher qualifications or develop special interests
7. Opportunities to work alongside professionals involved in hospital ophthalmology departments, including clinics in casualty, paediatrics, and orthoptics
8. A loyal patient base, ensuring continuity of care and rewarding long-term relationships
9. Flexible working patterns ideally looking for 45 days per week, including alternate Saturdays, but part-time options will also be considered
Key Benefits
10. Salary of up to £65,000 FTE (depending on experience)
11. Performance-related bonus scheme
12. 33 days holiday FTE, including bank holidays
13. Closed on Sundays and all Bank Holidays
14. AOP & GOC fees covered
15. Annual CPD training event
16. Company pension scheme
17. Staff and family discounts
18. Comprehensive staff well-being package
About You
19. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and patient-focused Optometrist, with a desire to work in a high-quality independent setting.
20. Whether newly qualified or experienced, you will value collaborative working, continuous learning, and delivering care that goes beyond the basics.
21. GOC Registerd and UK right to work.
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This role is based primarily in Chard, with occasional time spent in a larger sister practice in Yeovil.
Both locations offer a welcoming, well-equipped environment, run by a team committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred eye care.
About the Practices
With a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence and continuity of care, this family-run group consists of 12 independent practices, employing nearly 100 people. Their team culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to both professional development and patient care. Many team members have been with the group for over a decade a testament to the supportive and fulfilling work environment.
The Chard practice, fully refurbished in 2019, is spacious, air-conditioned, and fitted with modern equipment, including Optomap retinal imaging, Revo OCT, and the latest Henson visual field analyzer.
The wider team includes IP-qualified Optometrists, specialist contact lens fitters, and trained orthoptists, offering a great opportunity to collaborate and learn from colleagues with specialist interests.
What's on Offer
A truly clinically-focused environment, where generous test times and full professional autonomy are the normSupport and encouragement for Optometrists to pursue higher qualifications or develop special interestsOpportunities to work alongside professionals involved in hospital ophthalmology departments, including clinics in casualty, paediatrics, and orthopticsA loyal patient base, ensuring continuity of care and rewarding long-term relationshipsFlexible working patterns ideally looking for 45 days per week, including alternate Saturdays, but part-time options will also be considered
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