Optometrist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Derby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Optometry Eye Examinations MECS Accreditation Patient Care Optical Training Communication Skills Customer Service Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Optometrist Jobs Derby

Optometrist Job Derby - Full-time position at an independent practice. Salary up to £45,000 DOE plus bonus (total package £50,000). Location: Derby. Hours: 9.00am to 5.30pm.

Job Details

  • Job Reference: FH38709
  • Published: 18th September 2025
  • Start Date: 15th December 2025
  • Salary: £50,000
  • Location: Derby
  • Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are recruiting for an Optometrist to join our client who are a high quality Independent with multiple practices.

  • As an Optometrist, your role is central in building this great customer experience as the customer journey starts in your exam room.
  • You will be a key brand ambassador and will work hand-in-hand with our store manager, providing the retail team optical guidance & knowledge.
  • Understanding patients needs and delivering the highest quality eye examinations to achieve the optimal outcome for patients.
  • Helping the director in the optical training of the retail team.
  • Guaranteeing technical excellence & the quality of patient care.

Personal Requirements

  • Fully qualified to practice in the respective area of the position.
  • MECS Accredited
  • Excited to work in a medium-paced environment.
  • Ability to make patients at ease knowing they are receiving the best quality eye examination, with thorough health checks.
  • Being able to build an excelled patient rapport to encourage them to return back for future examinations, as well as recommending to friends and family.
  • Highly motivated and able to adapt to changing environments, whist maintaining exceptional patient care.
  • Being a true team player.
  • Strong organisational, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
  • Availability to work on Saturdays

How to Apply

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