Optometrist – Leading National Optical Retailer
Location: Canterbury
Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE (FTE)
Employment Type: Part-Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
An excellent opportunity has become available for an Optometrist to join a well-established, nationally recognised optical retailer based in Canterbury.
You’ll work closely with the Dispensing Optician Manager, supporting colleagues and playing a pivotal role in delivering a wide range of high-quality clinical eye care services. With a strong patient-first ethos and a genuine commitment to employee development, this is a fantastic opportunity for Optometrists at any stage of their career.
The Role
With access to top-of-the-range equipment and exciting plans for continued store investment and refresh, this opportunity would suit either a newly GOC-registered Optometrist or an experienced clinician seeking a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, including contact lens and extended services.
- Work collaboratively with the Dispensing Optician Manager to support, train and coach colleagues while maintaining departmental standards.
- Receive full support to gain any additional accreditations required to deliver enhanced services.
- Optional opportunity for GOC-registered professionals to supervise students — a rewarding way to support the next generation while developing your own skills.
Rota
- Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00
- Monday: 09:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 – 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 – 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 – 18:00
Requirements
- Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC.
- Registered performer with your NHS area team or health board.
- MECs or WECs accredited, or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months (fully funded and supported).
- On track to meet statutory CPD requirements.
- Passionate about delivering a memorable patient experience.
- Keen to develop new patient services and positively shape departmental culture.
Benefits
You’ll receive a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Salary up to £70,000 DOE (FTE)
- Discretionary company bonus
- Company pension – up to 7% matched
- 15% colleague discount in store and online
- Free access to wellbeing services including 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, dental & health cash plans, and employee assistance helpline
- Discounts across a wide range of services and activities
- Professional indemnity insurance covered
- GOC fees paid
- Comprehensive CET package
- Flexible working patterns across 7-day opening
- Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave and fertility treatment support
Referral Scheme
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the exclusive recruitment consultancy for this vacancy.
We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for every successful recommendation or referral.
Interested?
If you’re an Optometrist looking for a rewarding opportunity within a business that invests heavily in clinical standards and long-term career development, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact:
Matt Summers
Phone: 02393 874 318
Mobile: 07964 099 056
Email: [email protected]
