Dart Optical

Dart Optical is an independent practice, offering a more personal approach to patient care and a collaborative working atmosphere. This independence allows for a focus on building strong relationships with both patients and the team, fostering a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged.

• Location: Situated in Dartmouth, Devon, the practice benefits from a beautiful coastal setting. Commuting to the practice involves navigating the charming streets of this historic market town, with local amenities and scenic routes readily available.
• Roles available: Opportunities may arise for optometrists, practice managers, assistant managers, dispensing opticians, and optical assistants.

Explore the possibilities for your optical career with Dart Optical.

The South Hams region of Devon presents a steady demand for skilled optical professionals. With a growing population and an aging demographic, the need for comprehensive eye care services continues to rise, creating consistent optical opportunities in South Hams.

• Employer types include a healthy mix of national high street multiples, cherished independent practices, NHS hospital eye services, and domiciliary care providers serving the local community.
• Career progression is achievable for optometrists and dispensing opticians, with potential for specialisation and leadership roles. Practice managers and optical assistants also find pathways for advancement and skill development within these practices.
• Local advantages contributing to the optical job market include a stable population base, proximity to university optometry programmes in the wider South West, and demographic trends favouring increased demand for optical services.