Job Title
Optometrist
Location
Chandler's Ford, Hampshire
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and patient-focused Optometrist to join a well-established and successful optical practice in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire.
This community-focused practice is known for its welcoming atmosphere, loyal patient base, and supportive team culture. With three testing rooms and a dedicated hearing care room, the practice provides an excellent environment for delivering outstanding clinical care while benefiting from ongoing professional development opportunities.
Whether you are seeking a full-time or part-time position, this role offers flexibility, career progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal wellbeing.
Role Purpose
As an Optometrist, you will provide exceptional eye care services while delivering a personalised experience tailored to each patient's individual needs. You will play a key role in maintaining high clinical standards, supporting patient satisfaction, and contributing to the continued success of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to the highest professional standards.
- Deliver tailored recommendations based on individual patient needs and lifestyles.
- Detect, manage, and appropriately refer ocular conditions when required.
- Provide exceptional patient care and build long-term patient relationships.
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to ensure a seamless patient journey.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services and best practice within the practice.
- Support and mentor colleagues where appropriate, including opportunities for pre-registration supervision.
- Participate in continuing professional development activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
- Our Practice
Located in the heart of Chandler's Ford, our practice is proud of its strong reputation within the local community and its friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Practice features include:
- Three fully equipped testing rooms.
- Dedicated hearing care room.
- Well-established and successful presence within the local community.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities to develop clinical skills and supervisory experience.
The team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while creating a positive and enjoyable working environment for all colleagues.
Qualifications and Experience Essential
- GOC-registered Optometrist.
- Strong clinical knowledge and professional judgement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.
- Desirable
- Experience working within a community optical setting.
- Additional qualifications or supervisory experience.
- Interest in supporting pre-registration Optometrists.
- Passion for continuous professional development and clinical excellence.
- Skills and Attributes
- Patient-focused and empathetic approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong clinical decision-making abilities.
- Professional, organised, and reliable.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
- Motivated to deliver exceptional clinical and customer outcomes.
- Positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Rewards and Benefits
As well as all the support you need and excellent training and development opportunities, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience, supervision responsibilities, and additional qualifications.
- Full-time or part-time hours considered with weekend flexibility.
- 29 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
- Professional fees paid.
- Opportunity for pre-registration supervision.
- Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Access to a wide range of everyday discounts and savings.
- Employee wellbeing and support programme available for you and your immediate family.
- Complimentary mindfulness and wellbeing app subscription.
- Eye care and hearing care discounts for you and your family.
- Additional paid day off on your birthday.
- Enhanced family leave policies.
- Company sick pay scheme.
- Ongoing professional and clinical development opportunities.
- About Chandler's Ford
Chandler's Ford is a desirable suburb in Hampshire, located on the outskirts of Southampton. Known for its attractive surroundings, rich history, and strong sense of community, it offers an excellent quality of life for professionals and families alike.
The area combines convenient access to city amenities with beautiful green spaces, nature reserves, and local attractions. Excellent transport links, nearby coastline, and access to the South Downs and New Forest make Chandler's Ford an ideal place to live and work.
Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can deliver exceptional patient care, enjoy a supportive team culture, and continue developing your clinical career, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, please contact Leo on or email .
Leo will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide further details about the opportunity
