A Barker Hugh

A Barker Hugh is a well-established independent practice, offering a focused and personalised approach to patient care. This independence fosters a collaborative environment where professionals can truly shape the patient journey and contribute to the practice's ongoing development.

• Location: Situated at 20 Guildhall St, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1DZ, the practice benefits from a central Kent location. Commuting is straightforward with good road links and local public transport options serving the surrounding neighbourhood.
• Roles available: Opportunities may arise for optometrists, practice managers, assistant managers, dispensing opticians, and optical assistants.

Discover how your career can flourish at A Barker Hugh.

The optical job market in Folkestone and Hythe, and across the wider Kent region, offers a steady demand for skilled optical professionals. This coastal area provides a good base for those seeking diverse optical opportunities.

• Employer types include a mix of national high street multiples, dedicated independent practices, NHS hospital eye services, and domiciliary care providers, ensuring a range of environments to work within.
• Career progression is achievable for optometrists, dispensing opticians, practice managers, and optical assistants, with potential for growth and specialisation. Opportunities exist to develop clinical skills, business acumen, and leadership capabilities.
• Local advantages such as a solid population base, proximity to potential university optometry programmes for future talent, and evolving demographic trends contribute to the ongoing need for optical services.