Optometrist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Dumfries
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Eye examinations Contact lens services Customer service Clinical care General Optical Council registration Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

As an Optometrist at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] in Dumfries, you will be responsible for eye examinations and contact lens services, delivering high-standard clinical care and customer service. You will work with the store team to meet patient needs and business objectives, creating a warm and friendly environment. The role offers a salary up to £65,000, a joining bonus, relocation assistance, and opportunities for professional development.

The role

Want to be the reason why people should’ve gone to [Employer hidden]? As an Optometrist here, you’ll be the go-to for eye examinations and contact lens services, helping us keep the nation seeing 20/20.  

You’ll work with the store team to deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service to meet both patient needs and business objectives. And of course, you’ll be a key part in creating a warm and friendly environment for our customers and our team.

Our store 

[Employer hidden] in Dumfries are looking for a forward-thinking Optometrist. Our experienced team use the very latest clinical technology which allows them to improve patient outcomes. At [Employer hidden] in Dumfries, we have a clear-sighted vision to transform eye health in our community. As our next Optometrist you will have the opportunity to provide a first-class experience to every one of our patients. [Employer hidden] Dumfries is a 25-year-old family-owned store.  Many of their optometrists are home grown and development of their team is at heart of what they do, so if you are looking to become IP qualified or become a partner yourself, the management team will help you achieve your goals. The store pride themselves on providing a flexible working environment, therefore applicants requiring flexible hours or part time hours are welcome. With 5 test rooms, 2 OCT machines and the current potential to expand into hear care, things are looking bright at [Employer hidden] Dumfries.    

What’s on offer?

  • Up to £65,000 depending on experience, inclusive of bonus
  • Up to £10,000 golden hello (T&Cs apply)
  • Up to £8,000 relocation assistance (T&Cs apply)
  • No Sunday working
  • Part-time applicants welcome
  • 12/18 month fixed-term contracts considered
  • Pension contribution
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
  • Support with CPD 
  • Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT
  • Long standing community-based store, with the benefits of the [Employer hidden] brand
  • History of progression success - Partnership opportunities within this store

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need to be registered as a member of the General Optical Council (keeping this up to date). You’ll also need to be confident and passionate about providing the best customer service and work well as part of a team. Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply! To find out more contact Lauren Singh on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden]

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