Optometrist – High Street Optician Chain

Optometrist – High Street Optician Chain
£60,000 - £70,000 + £4,000 Car Allowance and Additional Benefits
Wallasey - Merseyside 
Part time or full time – Depending on Applicant

About the Role:

Compass Associates are working with a leading optical provider to recruit a Welsh-accredited Optometrist for a well-established practice in Wallasey. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of clinical services as the sole optometrist in-store. The role offers a strong salary package, work-life balance, and a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver thorough and professional eye examinations using high-quality equipment

• Independently manage the clinical operation as the sole in-store Optometrist

• Provide tailored recommendations and referrals where appropriate

• Ensure all patient records and clinical procedures are compliant and accurate

• Collaborate with the wider store team to maintain excellent customer care standards

Role Details:

• Schedule: 3–4 days per week, Monday to Saturday

• Hours: 09:00 – 17:30 with a 1-hour lunch break

• Saturdays: Required 3 out of 4 per month

• Equipment: Trial frame, Henson field machine, digital pressure machine (no OCT)

Candidate Requirements:

• GOC registered and Welsh-accredited Optometrist (mandatory)

• Minimum 6-12 Months experience, ideally 2 years post-qualification experience

• Comfortable working as the sole Optometrist on-site

• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient-first care

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: £60,000 – 70,000 (pro rata) depending on experience

• Car Allowance: £4,000 annual allowance

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Pension scheme

• CPD and professional development support

• A flexible and stable working schedule

Why Wallasey?

Wallasey offers a blend of coastal living and urban convenience. Located on the Wirral Peninsula, it boasts scenic views, a relaxed pace of life, and strong transport links to Liverpool and surrounding areas — ideal for professionals seeking both lifestyle and career fulfillment.

Referral Scheme:

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the exclusive recruitment consultancy for this vacancy. We offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers for every successful recommendation or referral.

Interested?

If you are an experienced and Welsh-accredited Optometrist looking for a rewarding role in Wallasey, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Information:

To apply for this opportunity, please contact Ben Warnes directly:
 

Phone: 07908 224 207
Email: [email protected]