Optometrist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Portsmouth - Cosham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£70,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Optometry Eye examinations Contact lens service Customer care Communication Record keeping Clinical standards

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a driven Optometrist to join their Cosham store. The role involves providing eye examinations and contact lens services, meeting high clinical standards, and offering customer advice. The position offers a salary up to £70,000, a performance bonus, and benefits, with full-time or part-time options available.

The role

Position: Optometrist
Location: Portsmouth - Cosham
Salary: up to £70,000 depending on experience 
Working hours: Full time or part time with weekend flexibility and no late nights 
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist

We have an excellent opportunity for a driven Optometrist to join our thriving Cosham store. You will join a highly successful and energetic team who work together to ensure our patients receive an excellent experience and you will also benefit from an engaging, supportive, and approachable leadership team. 

Our store has 3 optical test rooms is fully equipped with the latest clinical equipment and technology including OCT and Nidek Phoropters. 

We are looking for an Optometrist who is a team player and someone who can adapt well in a busy store. We are passionate about the clinical and professional development of our team, and as our new Optometrist we want to support you every step of the way.

This position in Cosham will take your near the Port City of Portsmouth in Hampshire. With great transport links this is the perfect location for culture and bustling city life.

What’s on offer?

  • An annual salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience  
  • Fantastic performance bonus scheme for an additional £5-10,000!
  • Extensive benefits package 
  • Full time or part time
  • No late nights
  • 33 days annual leave per annum
  • Private mental and dental cover
  • Professional fees paid
  • Great opportunity for progression and development
  • Opportunity for pre-registration supervision
  • Support with CET points
  • Parking nearby to store

What we’re looking for

Our Optometrists provide eye examinations and a contact lens service that meet high clinical standards as well as strict NHS guidelines. Equally, they provide every customer with clear advice and the peace of mind that comes with being in expert hands. To be part of our team, you’ll need to provide the same unique blend of customer care and professional excellence – which will make a big impact on the store’s overall success.

As a professional, you’ll be an expert at putting people at ease and welcoming customers with a naturally personable approach. You will talk customers through the eye examination process and talk through their options with them. What’s more, you must be passionate about what you do with an aptitude for organisation – which means you keep accurate records and always have up-to-date knowledge of the latest developments in your field.

About [Employer hidden]:

[Employer hidden] began 40 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug, and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody. Their passion for optometry has led [Employer hidden] to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of thousands of colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe. We are proud of how far we’ve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us too.

Find out more!

For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at [Employer hidden] Recruitment Services on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden]

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