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Optometrist Jobs in Cricklade - 4 Days a Week

Full-Time Equivalent Salary: Up to 70,000
Actual Salary: Up to 56,000 Pro Rata for 4 Days
Hours: 4 Days per Week 32 Hours
Location: Cricklade, Near Swindon

Optometrist vacancies in Cricklade. Zest Optical recruitment is working on behalf of a well-regarded independent opticians group to recruit a part-time Optometrist for their established practice in Cricklade.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving independent practice with a loyal patient base and a strong focus on providing personalised eye care.

The practice offers 45-minute eye examinations, giving you the time and clinical freedom to understand each patient's needs and recommend the most appropriate solutions for their lifestyle.

You will work four days per week across a two-week rota, including alternate Saturdays.

Optometrist - Role

• Well-established independent opticians
• Loyal patient base
• Supportive and collaborative practice team
• 45-minute eye examinations
• Time to provide thorough, personalised eye care
• Access to modern diagnostic equipment
• Latest developments in contact lenses, spectacle lenses and frames
• High level of clinical freedom
• Build long-term relationships with patients
• Recommend the most appropriate solutions based on each patient's needs and lifestyle
• Four days and 32 hours per week
• Practice hours from 9am to 5:30pm
• Week one: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• Week two: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Optometrist - Salary and Benefits

• Full-time equivalent salary of up to 70,000
• Actual salary of up to 56,000 for four days per week
• GOC fees paid
• Professional indemnity insurance through the AOP paid
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Competitive company benefits package

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist
• Registered with the GOC
• Previous experience working as an Optometrist
• Strong focus on clinical care
• Confident conducting thorough 45-minute eye examinations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about building long-term relationships with patients
• Committed to providing personalised advice and recommendations

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical using the Apply link as soon as possible.

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Optometrist - Melrose, Scottish Borders
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 DOE
Hours: Full time or part time (3-5 days), including most Saturdays with potential flexibility (1 in 4 off)
Benefits: Bonus scheme, quarterly pay reviews, 20 days holiday + bank holidays + additional leave, professional fees support (from year two), free parking

Zest Optical Recruitment is working with an independent Opticians in Melrose, Scottish Borders to recruit a full or part time Optometrist.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, patient-focused practice with a loyal patient base. The practice offers longer test times, a relaxed clinic structure and a focus on quality care.

Optometrist - The Role

• Full or part time Optometrist role in Melrose
• Independent Opticians with a strong community presence
• Single testing clinics with 30-45 minute appointments
• Advanced equipment including OCT, DNEye Scanner
• Focus on high levels of clinical care and patient experience
• Loyal and established patient base
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships

Working Hours

• 3-5 days per week
• Including most Saturdays with potential flexibility (1 in 4 off)
• 9am to 5pm

Salary and Benefits

• Salary between 50,000 to 60,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme (to be discussed at interview)
• Quarterly salary reviews linked to performance
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave including birthday and Christmas shopping day
• Professional fees and CPD/course support (from year two)
• Free parking available
• Supportive, people-focused working environment

Optometrist - Requirements

• GOC registered Optometrist
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong communication skills and patient-focused approach
• Interest in working within an independent practice
• Professional, personable and team-focused

To apply for this Optometrist job in Melrose, Scottish Borders, please send your CV to or call (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.

Job title: Refractive Optometrist - Pre & Post-Operative Care
Location: Central London
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job type: Full-time, Permanent

What you'll get

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Staff lunches and company social events
• Discounted treatments
• Training opportunities in the UK and abroad

Working hours
40 hours per week, between 08: click apply for full job details

Locum Optometrist - Colchester, Essex - New Store Opening (January 2027)

Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: Competitive Day Rate
Job Type: Locum Regular Days or Block Bookings Considered

Zest Optical are partnered with an exciting new optical brand preparing to launch its first location in Colchester in January 2027.

This is not simply another locum opportunity.

The business has been built around a fresh and human approach to optics, creating an environment centred around warmth, accessibility, community and helping people feel genuinely seen. Combining a modern retail concept with the backing of an experienced Founder who has successfully scaled multi-site and franchise-led businesses previously, the long-term ambition is significant.

With national expansion plans already mapped out, this is an opportunity to be involved right from the beginning of something genuinely different within the industry.

The Opportunity

The Colchester store will be a completely new environment with high-grade equipment, a strong customer experience focus and a modern, energetic approach to community eye care.

The business is looking to build relationships with Locum Optometrists who enjoy working in positive, people-first environments and would like the opportunity to support the launch phase of the new store.

Flexibility is available, with both regular weekly days and block bookings considered.

The Role

• Conduct sight tests and deliver high levels of patient care
• Support the successful launch of a brand-new optical concept
• Help shape a positive and engaging customer experience
• Work alongside a supportive and ambitious leadership team
• Become part of a business looking to redefine how community optics feels for patients

The Person

• GOC registered Optometrist
• Passionate about patient care and community optics
• Enjoys working within energetic and evolving environments
• Comfortable supporting a modern retail-focused setting
• Interested in being part of an ambitious new project from the beginning

Additional Information

• Competitive day rates
• Flexible locum arrangements available
• Brand-new practice environment
• Backed by an experienced Founder with significant growth ambitions
• Potential for future opportunities as the business expands nationally

To avoid missing out on this Locum Optometrist opportunity in Colchester, please click the Apply link or contact Kieran Lindley via WhatsApp for more information.