Optometrist

A long-established, family-owned independent practice in Sydenham is looking to recruit a patient-focused Optometrist to join their team on a 4–5 day per week basis. This opportunity has arisen as the practice moves away from relying on locums and returns to what independent practice does best — building long-term relationships with patients and delivering consistent, high-quality care. If you value clinical freedom, continuity of care, and being part of a close-knit team, this is well worth considering.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Independent, family-owned practice
• 40-minute adult testing times
• Focus on quality care rather than volume
• Clinical freedom with a traditional refraction style
• Stable, supportive working environment
• Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships
• Genuine team-focused culture

The Practice

• Well-established independent with a loyal patient base and a strong reputation within the local community
• 2 testing rooms (Second room also used for audiology and contact lenses when required)
• High street location
• 3 on-site parking spaces
• Excellent public transport links
• 40-minute adult test times
• 30-minute children's tests
• No pre-screening — full control of the patient journey
• Trial frame refraction (no phoropter)
• OCT, visual fields, slit lamp
• Manual focimeter
• Eyecare tonometry carried out in-room

This is very much a quality-led environment, suited to clinicians who prefer time with patients rather than rushing through appointments.

The Role

You will play a key role in maintaining high clinical standards and supporting the long-term success of the practice. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering comprehensive eye examinations
• Providing contact lens services
• Managing the full patient journey in-room
• Working closely with the dispensing team
• Supporting strong patient satisfaction
• Contributing to appropriate clinical-to-dispensing conversion

Who This Would Suit

Applications are welcomed from both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists. The ideal candidate will be:

• Clinically confident and patient-focused
• Comfortable managing full testing independently
• Commercially aware, without being sales-driven
• Keen to work in a true independent environment
• Looking for stability rather than ongoing locum work
• Someone who values autonomy and professional judgement

This role will particularly appeal to Optometrists who prefer a traditional independent setting over a high-volume corporate environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £62,000 depending on experience
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Additional time off at Christmas
• Easter Saturday off
• Your birthday off
• GOC and ABDO fees paid
• Indemnity insurance covered
• CET courses provided
• Support and sponsorship for further qualifications

Working Pattern

• 4–5 days per week
• Flexible working days considered
• Stable, consistent clinic structure

Interested in Finding Out More? At Inspired Recruitment Group, we understand that exploring a new role can feel like a big step. That’s why every conversation is handled with care, confidentiality, and absolutely no pressure. If this sounds like the kind of practice you’ve been looking for, we’d be happy to have an informal chat.