Optometrist

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist Vacancy - James Bryan Opticians - Chelmsford

At James Bryan Opticians & Hearing Care, our vision is to be the go-to independent opticians in Chelmsford. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and memorable experiences in an award-winning setting - proudly recognised as the Professional Service of the Year 2026 in Chelmsford .

When you join our team, you’ll work in a beautifully newly refurbished practice featuring some of the finest testing rooms around. We partner with Rodenstock to offer access to cutting-edge lens technology - including the DNEye and Impressionist - alongside exclusive frame brands. Supported by an experienced team, we provide an environment where you can truly focus on quality patient care.

You will also receive:

- Competitive Salary: £60,000+ DOE.

- Professional Fees & Learning: Professional fees paid, plus free & regular CPD courses.

- Work-Life Balance: No Sunday or bank holiday working, plus an extra day off for your birthday.

- Health & Wellbeing: Westfield Health Partnership cover.

- Financial Perks & Retail Discounts: Performance bonus plan, retail discounts, and access to a dedicated employee discount portal.

- Travel & Location: Convenient location just a short walk from Chelmsford train station, discounted parking partnership, and access to a Cycle to Work scheme.

- Flexibility: Opportunities to work at other established independent practices within the group if desired.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Full-Time Optometrist to join our expert clinical team in Chelmsford. In this role, you will enjoy:

- Unrushed Patient Care: Deliver thorough care with 40-minute testing clinics, backed by pre-screening support and advanced equipment, including digital imaging slit-lamps and phoropters.

- Clinical Freedom & Development: Influence future clinical projects (such as dry eye and other specialist services), and take advantage of sponsorship or practical utilisation for your IP qualification , with FP10 commissioned directly at the practice.

- Supervision Opportunities: Opportunity to supervise a pre-reg optometrist starting from Summer 2027.

- Collaboration: Participate in quarterly optometrist meetings with colleagues across the group to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and continually elevate clinical standards.

- Mentorship & Career Progression: Receive direct mentorship from an Optometrist Director with over 20 years of optical experience. We are genuinely committed to growing our people - our previous two Optometrists went on to become Directors of their own independent practices!

Additional Information:

- You must be registered with the GOC in order to apply for this role

- Our frame selection includes: Tom Ford, Face A Face, Lindberg, Moscot & Maui Jim

- We have 4 consulting rooms: 2 testing rooms, 1 dedicated dry eye room & 1 for audiology

- We are a team of 10+

- This role requires you to work 2 Saturdays a month

- Our appointment times are 40 minutes

What's Next?

If you're ready to make a real difference in a practice that invests directly in your future, we’d love to speak with you. Click Apply and one of our team will be in touch!

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