Dempster Opticians

Dempster Opticians is a well established, independent practice. This means a focus on personalised patient care and a close-knit professional environment where your contributions are highly valued.

• Location: Situated at 43 Northgate in Peeblesshire, the practice benefits from a pleasant Scottish Borders setting. Daily commutes are likely to be straightforward, with easy access to local amenities and a beautiful rural backdrop.
• Roles available: Opportunities may arise for optometrists, practice managers, assistant managers, dispensing opticians, and optical assistants.

Explore how your skills can flourish within this dedicated optical practice.

The Scottish Borders presents a promising landscape for optical professionals seeking fulfilling optical opportunities. Demand for skilled optometrists, dispensing opticians, and support staff remains steady, driven by a commitment to accessible eye care within the region.

Here's a snapshot of the optical job market:

• Employer types include established high street multiples, independent practices offering personalised patient care, and opportunities within hospital eye services and domiciliary providers catering to varied needs.
• Career progression is achievable across roles. Optometrists can develop specialisms, dispensing opticians can advance their fitting and management skills, practice managers find scope for leadership, and optical assistants can gain valuable experience and pursue further qualifications.
• Local advantages contributing to the appeal of optical jobs in Scottish Borders include a well-established population base, proximity to university optometry programmes for professional development, and demographic trends that support a consistent need for eye care services.