Optometrist / Alresford / £67,000 DOE

Job Title: Optometrist Location

Alresford, Hampshire

Overview

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and close-knit team environment within a well-established independent practice. Based in a charming market town, the role combines high professional standards with a friendly workplace culture where individuals feel valued and take pride in delivering exceptional patient care.

Role Purpose

To provide high-quality eye care and promote eye health in line with General Optical Council (GOC) standards, ensuring the best possible visual outcomes and overall wellbeing for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens consultations
• Deliver additional clinical services (e.g., dry eye assessments) in line with qualifications and business needs
• Practice in accordance with GOC regulations and professional standards
• Advise patients on visual health, including lifestyle and preventative care
• Work collaboratively with Dispensing Opticians and support staff to ensure a seamless patient journey
• Provide clear, patient-focused recommendations with an emphasis on clinical benefit
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and contemporaneous patient records in line with legal and professional requirements
• Use and maintain specialist diagnostic equipment (e.g., OCT, fundus camera, tonometry, visual fields)
• Stay up to date with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements
• Contribute to practice growth through excellent patient care and communication
• Participate in clinical governance and quality assurance processes
• Qualifications and Experience
• BSc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
• Experience working in a community practice setting
• Additional accreditations (e.g., Glaucoma Referral Refinement, Post-Cataract) are advantageous
• Skills and Attributes
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Patient-centred approach with empathy and professionalism
• High attention to detail, particularly in record-keeping
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Rewards and Benefits
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Professional fees (GOC/AOP) paid
• Ongoing training and CPD support
• Company pension scheme
• Incentive scheme
• Staff and family discounts
• 33 days holiday (pro rata), including bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities
• Team-building events
• Company sick pay
• Perkbox membership
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• No Sunday or Bank Holiday working, plus one Saturday off per month