Jennings & Jennings

Jennings & Jennings is an independent practice, offering a personal and community-focused approach to optical care. This independence allows for greater flexibility in patient care and a close-knit working environment where professional development is actively encouraged.

• Location: Situated on The Parade in Cornwall, PL14 6AF, the practice benefits from a pleasant local setting. Daily commutes are likely to be straightforward, with access to local amenities and a welcoming neighbourhood.
• Roles available: We welcome applications for optometrists, practice managers, assistant managers, dispensing opticians, and optical assistants.

Discover how you can build your career with Jennings & Jennings.

Cornwall presents a robust and growing landscape for optical professionals. Demand for skilled optometrists, dispensing opticians, and support staff remains consistently high across the region, ensuring plentiful optical opportunities in Cornwall.

• Employer types include a healthy mix of national high street multiples, dedicated independent practices, and NHS hospital eye services, alongside a growing number of domiciliary providers catering to diverse patient needs.
• Career progression is well supported, with opportunities to advance into specialist clinical roles, practice management, or further training for dispensing opticians and optometrists. Optical assistants can also develop their skills and move into more senior positions.
• Local advantages include a stable population base, a growing healthcare sector, and increasing recognition of the importance of eye health. While Cornwall does not currently host a university optometry programme, its appeal as a desirable place to live supports recruitment efforts.