Browns Opticians

Browns Opticians is an independent practice, offering a close-knit team environment where professionals can truly influence patient care and workflow. This independence allows for a personalised approach to both optometry and the working day.

• Location: Situated at 19 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9JH, the practice is located in a well-established city area with good transport links, making daily commuting straightforward. The neighbourhood offers a variety of local amenities and eateries.
• Roles available: Opportunities may arise for optometrists, practice managers, assistant managers, dispensing opticians, and optical assistants.

Discover how your career can flourish at Browns Opticians.

Optical opportunities in City of Edinburgh and the wider Midlothian region present a diverse and active market for optical professionals. Demand for skilled individuals remains consistent, driven by a growing population and an ageing demographic that prioritises eye health.

• Employer types include a mix of national high street multiples, established independent practices, NHS hospital eye services, and domiciliary providers catering to local residents.
• Career progression is well supported, with opportunities for optometrists to specialise and develop clinical skills, dispensing opticians to advance their knowledge and client relations, practice managers to hone their leadership abilities, and optical assistants to grow into more senior roles.
• Local advantages contributing to this strong market include a significant population base, the presence of reputable university optometry programmes fostering talent, and evolving demographic trends that increase the need for comprehensive eye care services.