Optometrist
Salary: Up to £79,000, depending on experience Car Allowance: £4,000 Hours: Full-time, 38.75 hours per week, including weekend working Location: Bury St Edmunds Additional Benefits: Package worth approximately £11,000
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has become available for a GOC-registered Optometrist to join a well-established practice in Bury St Edmunds, offering an excellent salary, strong clinical support and genuine opportunities for professional development.
The practice has three fully equipped testing rooms and an experienced, established team. You'll work alongside fellow Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and Optical Assistants, giving you the support you need to focus on delivering excellent patient care.
Located in the thriving market town of Bury St Edmunds, the practice is accessible from Cambridge, Norfolk, Colchester and Ipswich.
The Package
Alongside a salary of up to £79,000 and a £4,000 car allowance, the role offers a comprehensive benefits package which can include:
33 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service to 38 days including bank holidays Performance-related bonus with an on-target earning opportunity of up to £5,040, with potential to earn more Private medical cover for you and your family Life insurance worth four times your salary Competitive pension scheme Opportunities to earn additional income through extra Optometrist shifts Access to employee share purchase opportunities Further clinical and professional development
There is also the opportunity to undertake additional professional qualifications and certifications, including Medical Retina, Glaucoma Monitoring and Independent Prescribing (IP).
Flexibility
The working week doesn't necessarily need to follow a traditional pattern.
If you're looking for alternative working arrangements, including different working days or a compressed week, there is flexibility to discuss a working pattern that suits both you and the practice.
About You
We're looking for a qualified, GOC-registered Optometrist who:
Is passionate about delivering high-quality clinical care Uses their clinical expertise to provide clear diagnoses and build patient confidence Enjoys working collaboratively as part of an experienced optical team Wants to continue developing clinically and professionally Understands the importance of delivering an excellent patient and customer experience Brings confidence, enthusiasm and a positive approach to their role
Interested?
If you're an Optometrist considering your next move and would like to find out more about this opportunity , register your interest through the Federation of Optical Talent.
All enquiries can be handled confidentially, giving you the opportunity to explore the role before deciding whether you'd like to take things further.