- Location
- Rutland-Oakham, UK
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
What’s in it for you?
Optometrist Vacancy – Simmons Optometrists, Oakham
If you are looking for great clinical variety, time to care, and a practice that puts people first, we would love to hear from you!
At Simmons Optometrists, we've been part of the Oakham community since 1974, building a reputation for exceptional eyecare, genuine relationships and clinical excellence.
We're looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Optometrist to join our friendly independent practice. With 45–60 minute appointments, advanced diagnostic technology and opportunities to get involved in specialist services, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves the clinical side of optometry and wants the freedom to make a real difference.
We value curiosity, collaboration and fresh ideas, and would love to welcome someone who shares our passion for outstanding patient care. Looking for a better work-life balance? We offer flexible full-time or part-time opportunities, 28 days' holiday plus our Christmas-to-New-Year closure, and no Sunday working.
You will also receive:
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance, including (but not limited to!):
- 28 days holiday including Bank holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Additional days off between christmas and new year
- Professional registration fees paid
- Quaterly bonus scheme, up to £2000pa
- We are closed on Sundays and bank holidays
- Free & regular CPD courses
- Access to our cashback health plan
- Retail discount scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
About the Role
As our new Optometrist, you'll enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload, caring for patients of all ages, from young children to those in their 100s. We're a true community practice, where getting to know your patients is just as important as delivering excellent clinical care.
With us, there's plenty to get excited about clinically! You'll have access to Optomap Daytona, Heidelberg Spectralis OCT, digital imaging, visual fields, FDT and more, alongside opportunities to develop your interests in enhanced services including low vision, ReadEZ visual stress and ZEST dry eye treatments.
We're looking for someone with post-qualification experience who is confident, commercially aware and keen to keep learning. You'll enjoy sharing ideas with colleagues, taking initiative and helping the practice continue to thrive.
A few things worth knowing:
Full-time or part-time hours available, ideally 3–4 days per week
Working days between Tuesday and Friday, with some Saturday mornings (until 1pm)
45–60 minute appointments, with some pre-screening support
GOC registration required
If you're an Optometrist who enjoys a little clinical challenge, values genuine patient relationships and wants to feel part of something special, we'd love to hear from you!
What's Next?
Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch