Full job descriptionOptometrist Job - New Romney, Kent
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000
Hours: Full Time | Alternate Half-Day Saturdays | No Sundays
Location: New Romney, Kent
Zest Optical are working alongside an exceptional high-end independent Opticians in New Romney, Kent, to recruit a full-time Optometrist.
This is a rare opportunity to take over an established and loyal patient base within a thriving community practice. The current resident Optometrist has been with the practice since it opened six years ago and is only leaving due to relocation, creating a fantastic opportunity for someone to build on the strong relationships and reputation already in place.
The practice is typically booked two to three weeks in advance and offers 45-minute appointments, giving you the time to deliver thorough, personalised eye care without feeling rushed.
You will have access to a full suite of the latest refraction and diagnostic technology, alongside support from a knowledgeable and dedicated team who will enable you to focus on the clinical side of the role.
This is much more than a position where you simply test and go home. The practice is at the heart of its local community and is looking for an Optometrist who wants to become a valued part of both the team and the area.
For someone with the right ambition, there is also genuine potential to work towards a future partnership or shareholding opportunity within the business.
The Role
*Full-time Optometrist position
*45-minute appointments
*Established and loyal patient base
*Practice currently booked two to three weeks in advance
*Advanced refraction and diagnostic equipment
*Strong clinical and dispensing team support
*Alternate half-day Saturdays
*A full weekday off during the week of your Saturday shift, most likely Monday
*No Sundays or Bank Holidays
*Practice closed between Christmas and New Year
*Opportunity to become closely involved in the future of the practice
The Person
*GOC registered Optometrist
*Personable, professional and clinically confident
*Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-focused eye care
*Keen to build long-term relationships within the local community
*Comfortable working as part of a close-knit and supportive team
*Interested in contributing ideas and becoming genuinely invested in the practice
*Open to a potential partnership or shareholding opportunity in the future
Salary and Benefits
*£60,000 - £70,000 salary
*Alternate half-day Saturdays with a full weekday off in return
*No Sundays or Bank Holidays
*Christmas and New Year closure
*Free on-site parking
*Future partnership or shareholding potential
*Access to the all-important emergency snack box
This is an outstanding opportunity for an Optometrist looking for clinical freedom, proper time with patients and the chance to build a long-term future within a successful independent practice.
To apply for this Optometrist job in New Romney, Kent, please submit your CV through the application form or contact Zest Optical for a confidential discussion about the role.