Optometrist – Leading Private Opticians
Location: Aberdeenshire and surrounding areas
Basic Salary:
£50,000 - £65,000 + Bonus, Relocation Package and Benefits
Package:
34 days' holiday + professional fees paid + exclusive benefits
Employment Type:
Full Time (37.5 hrs) or Part Time – Flexible working with 2-3 Saturdays per Month
About the role
Compass Associates are proud to be working with an established independent providers of optical and hearing care.
This is an exciting opportunity for a patient-focused Optometrist to join the growing team. With testing times of 30–40 minutes and access to the latest technology, you'll be able to deliver high-quality primary care while also supporting the branch's commercial growth.
The role suits Optometrists who are passionate about delivering outstanding clinical care, while also playing a key part in developing the branch alongside the management team.
The package
* Competitive salary up to
£65,000
, dependent on experience
* Performance-based branch bonus
* 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
* GOC registration paid
* Access to leading designer frames
* Flexible working patterns, minimal late nights and weekends
* discount vouchers for spectacles, sunglasses or annual contact lenses per year
* Generous staff and family discounts
* Access to high street discounts
* Career advancement opportunities
* Being part of a company that truly cares
What you'll be doing
* Delivering full eye examinations and contact lens checks with 30–40 minute testing times
* Providing tailored clinical advice and solutions to patients
* Working with the branch manager and team to grow the practice commercially
* Supporting the dispensing team with product recommendations (frames and lenses)
* Ensuring the highest standards of patient care and professional conduct
* Maintaining GOC standards and CPD requirements
What we're looking for
* GOC-registered Optometrist
* Passionate about patient care and committed to delivering outstanding clinical standards
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build long-term patient relationships
* Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to supporting branch growth
* Team player, confident working with a multi-disciplinary team
* Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of patients and practice
Interview process
The process is quick and flexible, with virtual interviews available via Teams or in-person if local. Expect a two-stage, informal discussion focusing on your clinical experience and ambitions, with the opportunity to visit the branch before joining.
About Compass Associates
Compass Associates is a leading specialist recruitment consultancy for the healthcare sector, connecting talented professionals with high-quality employers across the UK. Our dedicated Optical & Audiology division works exclusively with eyecare and hearing care professionals to match them with roles where they can thrive both clinically and commercially.
Referral scheme
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the recruitment consultancy for this vacancy.
We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for every successful recommendation or referral.
Interested?
If you're an Optometrist seeking your next step in independent practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Ben Warnes