Optometrist

Resident Optometrist • Location: Cambridge • Hours: 24 hours per week | Tuesday, Friday & Saturday | 9:15am – 6:15pm (1-hour lunch) • Salary: £60,000 FTE (£36,000 Actual Salary) • Benefits: Private Healthcare, Free Prescription Glasses, Staff Discount & £60 Monthly Travel Contribution Resident Optometrist – Cambridge Insightful Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a growing premium optical business to recruit a Resident Optometrist for a beautifully designed practice in Cambridge. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking optical company that is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care within a modern, fashion-led environment. You'll have the time to build genuine relationships with patients, provide outstanding clinical care and work alongside an experienced retail team that shares the same commitment to customer experience. If you're looking for a role where quality comes before quantity and every patient interaction matters, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As the Resident Optometrist, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional clinical care whilst creating an outstanding patient experience from the moment each customer enters the consulting room. Working closely with an experienced Store Manager and retail team, you'll provide expert clinical advice, support colleagues with optical knowledge and help patients find the most appropriate visual solutions for their lifestyle. This role offers the opportunity to work in a relaxed environment where personalised care is valued above rushed appointments. Key Responsibilities • Deliver comprehensive eye examinations. • Recommend the most appropriate spectacle lenses based on each patient's lifestyle and visual requirements. • Educate patients about their eye health and prescription. • Advise patients on spectacle lens options, including varifocals. • Deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout every consultation. • Support and develop the optical knowledge of the wider store team. • Assist with spectacle collections and quality checks where required. • Maintain the highest standards of clinical care and professionalism. The Practice You'll be joining a stylish, contemporary optical practice where customer experience sits at the heart of everything they do. The business is continuing to grow and offers genuine long-term career opportunities for the right individual. The patient base is predominantly adult, allowing you to focus on delivering personalised eye care in a welcoming, fashion-led environment. Equipment You'll have access to quality clinical equipment including: • Digital Phoropter • Autorefractor • Slit Lamp • Visual Fields • Non-contact Tonometer We're Looking For • GOC Registered Optometrist. • Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. • Friendly, approachable and personable. • Excellent communication skills. • Commercially aware whilst always putting patients first. • Comfortable working closely with both clinical and retail colleagues. • Passionate about premium eyewear and customer service. • Keen to be part of a growing, forward-thinking organisation. Package & Benefits • £60,000 Full Time Equivalent (£36,000 actual salary). • 24 hours per week across Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. • Private Healthcare after 3 months. • Free pair of prescription glasses every year. • Generous staff discount. • £60 monthly public transport contribution. • Ongoing professional development. • Modern working environment. • Genuine long-term career opportunities. Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive optical business that's doing things differently. If you're looking for a role where you'll have the time to provide exceptional patient care, enjoy working within a supportive team and want to be part of an ambitious and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact: Rachel Gibson Director | Insightful Recruitment Your Vision. Our Insight.