The Optic Shop

The Optic Shop is an independent practice, offering a focused and personal working environment. This independence often allows for greater flexibility in patient care and a strong sense of community within the practice team.

• Location: Situated at 12 Nolton St, Bridgend, CF31 1DS, the practice is located in a well-established retail area. Commuting to this Mid Glamorgan location is generally straightforward, with good local transport links and parking options available in the vicinity.
• Roles available: The Optic Shop welcomes applications from optometrists, practice managers, assistant managers, dispensing opticians, and optical assistants who are keen to contribute to their patient-centred approach.

Discover the rewarding career path waiting for you at The Optic Shop.

The optical job market in Bridgend and the wider Mid Glamorgan region offers a steady demand for skilled professionals. With a growing population and a commitment to eye care services, optical opportunities in Bridgend are consistent.

• Employer types include national high street multiples, independent practices with strong community ties, and NHS hospital eye services. Domiciliary providers also contribute to the range of available optical jobs.
• Career progression is a key feature, with ample prospects for optometrists to develop clinical skills, dispensing opticians to excel in patient care and technical expertise, practice managers to lead teams, and optical assistants to build foundational knowledge.
• Local advantages include a substantial population base, proximity to university optometry programmes which foster talent, and demographic trends that support ongoing demand for vision correction and eye health services.