Job Description: Optometrist
Practice details: Gwynns Opticians – Aberdare and Maesteg
Job Hours: Full time
Job Role Information: Optometrists Wanted – Join Gwynns Opticians in South Wales
Gwynns Opticians is looking to recruit two Optometrists to join our friendly, supportive, and highly experienced team.
The Roles:
• 1 Optometrist for our Aberdare practice
• 1 Optometrist for our Maesteg practice
• Part-time or full-time hours considered
• Practices are easily commutable from Cardiff, Bridgend, and Swansea
What We Offer:
• Competitive, structured salary
• All professional fees paid (GOC, College of Optometrists, AOP)
• Extra days off for Bank Holidays
• No Sundays or evening clinics
• Alternate Saturday mornings only — we close at 12 noon
• A genuinely supportive, no-pressure working environment
Why Choose Gwynns Opticians?
• Fully independent group of 6 practices with over 75 years serving our local communities
• Join a team of 15 experienced Optometrists
• True clinical freedom with access to a full range of frames, lenses, contact lenses, and diagnostic equipment
• Patient care always comes first — no sales targets
• Strong support for professional development, including IP and other higher qualifications
• Clinical support from IP-qualified Optometrists and colleagues with Higher Certificates in Medical Retina and Paediatrics
• Opportunities available for pre-reg supervision or practice management roles, if desired
Interested?
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact James Tombs:
07817 015059 / gwynnsopticians@gmail.com
Job Description: Optometrist
Practice details: Norma Davies Opticians Llandysul
Job Hours: Part time
Job Role Information: Norma Davies Opticians is looking for an Optometrist to join our friendly, patient focused team for one day per week at our Llandysul practice.
This is a great opportunity for an Optometrist who values quality clinical care, unhurried appointments and working within a well established independent practice.
The role
– One day per week in our Llandysul practice
– Part time employed or locum Optometrist considered
– No weekend working
– 45 minute test times allowing for thorough, patient centred eye examinations
– Salary / day rate
– Competitive and dependent on experience.
If you would like further information or wish to apply, please contact:
Charlotte McAnaney on charlotte@normadaviesopticians.co.uk
Job Description: Optometrist
Practice details: Norma Davies Opticians Llandysul
Job Hours: Locum
Job Role Information:
Norma Davies Opticians is looking for an Optometrist to join our friendly, patient focused team for one day per week at our Llandysul practice.
This is a great opportunity for an Optometrist who values quality clinical care, unhurried appointments and working within a well established independent practice.
The role
– One day per week in our Llandysul practice
– Part time employed or locum Optometrist considered
– No weekend working
– 45 minute test times allowing for thorough, patient centred eye examinations
– Salary / day rate
– Competitive and dependent on experience.
If you would like further information or wish to apply, please contact:
Charlotte McAnaney on charlotte@normadaviesopticians.co.uk
Job Description: Optometrist
Practice details: The Optic Shop (Abergavenny) Ltd
Job Hours: Part time
Job Role Information: We are seeking to recruit an experienced Optometrist to join our growing team working two days per week on a two week rotating pattern.
We are an independent practice with over 25 years of clinical excellence. Based in the historic market town of Abergavenny.
This independent setting allows you to spend quality time with each patient. With 30 minute eye examinations and access to industry-leading technology, we believe our team delivers outstanding care.
The patient base is loyal and the team is proud of the long-standing relationships built through consistent, high-quality care.
Many staff have been with the practice for decades, and the ideal candidate will share the same commitment to long-term continuity and excellence.
Key Duties
• Part time opportunity
• Conduct thorough eye examinations, with 30 minute appointment slots
• Manage and co-manage a variety of specialist cases
• Provide tailored clinical care and advice
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Work collaboratively with a skilled and supportive team
Package and Benefits
• 28 days annual leave pro rate (practice closes between Christmas and New Year)
• Bank Holidays off
• No Sundays
Person to Contact: Aimee Powell 07375953220
Job Description: Optometrist
Practice details: Stewart Greenberg Opticians
Job Hours: Part time
Job Role Information: Optometrist job – Part Time 2 days a week
Part time optometrist vacancy available at Stewart Greenberg opticians in Roath, Cardiff. Established Small independent practice where customer service and eye care is key.
TopCon OCT, Humphrey’s, full support staff including a DO. Computerised system. Trial frame. 30 mins testing. Off street parking. If you are looking to get back into the test room, either after maternity leave or career break, that will not be a problem. It is a supportive clinic team. The role for someone who is friendly, excellent with patients, and fits in with our team.
No further qualifications are required.
Please email Cath Marshall for a chat on optometrists@greenberg.co.uk
Stewart Greenberg Opticians
59 Wellfield road.
Job Description: Optometrist
Practice details: Gwynns Opticians
Job Hours: Full time
Job Role Information: Optometrists Wanted – Join Gwynns Opticians in South Wales
Gwynns Opticians is looking to recruit two Optometrists to join our friendly, supportive, and highly experienced team.
The Roles
• 1 Optometrist to work across our Pontypridd & Tonypandy practices
• 1 Optometrist to join our Maesteg practice
• Part-time or full-time hours considered
• Practices are easily commutable from Cardiff, Bridgend, and Swansea
What We Offer
• Competitive, structured salary
• All professional fees paid (GOC, College of Optometrists, AOP)
• Extra days off for Bank Holidays
• No Sundays or evening clinics
• Alternate Saturday mornings only — we close at 12 noon
• A genuinely supportive, no-pressure working environment
Why Choose Gwynns Opticians?
• Fully independent group of 6 practices with over 75 years serving our local communities
• Join a team of 15 experienced Optometrists
• True clinical freedom with access to a full range of frames, lenses, contact lenses, and diagnostic equipment
• Patient care always comes first — no sales targets
• Strong support for professional development, including IP and other higher qualifications
• Clinical support from IP-qualified Optometrists and colleagues with Higher Certificates in Medical Retina and Paediatrics
• Opportunities available for pre-reg supervision or practice management roles, if desired
Interested?
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact James Tombs: 07817 015059 / gwynnsopticians@gmail.com
Job Description: Optometrist
Practice details: Gower Opticians
Job Hours: Part time
Job Role Information: This is an exciting opportunity to join Gower Opticians. We are a friendly, independent practice which opened in 2017 in Penclawdd, North Gower.
We pride ourselves on being a community practice offering clinically excellent eye care to all our patients, with an exceptional level of customer service in an unrushed environment. The services we offer include WGOS 1-5. We have longstanding myopia management and low vision clinics, and our IPOS service has been running since 2021. We have an OCT and participate in the WGOS 4 medical retina scheme.
We are a small team and are proud to have been recognised with several awards since opening. In 2023 we were finalists for the Optometry Wales Practice of the Year. We also won Optician of the Year two years running in the Cardiff and South Wales Prestige Awards.
About the Role
Due to growing demand we are looking for a friendly Optometrist who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a truly independent, clinically focused, community practice. We have 40 minute appointments so you actually have time to talk to your patients! We are looking for 1-2 days a week (with no weekends), we open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and close between 1-2pm for lunch. We are very flexible to discuss other working options. There are no targets, and you have the professional freedom to work the way you want.
Key Requirements
A friendly people person who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Registration with the General Optical Council and NWSSP
Strong clinical decision-making and professional judgement
Commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in enhanced services
So, if you are looking for a new role where you will be genuinely valued, working with lovely patients and staff – we’d love to hear from you!
Post: Part-time, no weekends, no evenings and no bank holidays.
Free on site parking
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience & qualifications
Person to Contact: Laura Davies, email lauraoptom@hotmail.com
Job Description: Dispensing Optician
Practice details: Arbuthnot Opticians, Barry & Penarth
Job Hours: Full time
Job Role Information: South Wales Leading Independent Optician Seeking Customer-Service Obsessed Dispensing Optician.
Arbuthnot Opticians have successful boutique practices in Barry & Penarth. We are known for our exciting eyewear and high-level dispensing, as well as our clinical expertise. Our growing business means we are looking to add an ambitious, stylish, customer focused dispensing optician to our amazing team.
What will I need in order to be considered for this opportunity?
– A positive and enthusiastic attitude with ‘no excuses’ is absolutely essential to thrive in this position.
– An ability to sell yourself as well as our services. We’re looking for someone who is great with people.
– Ability to work as part of a busy, flexible team.
– Helpful and approachable.
– Ability to multi-task and keep on top of lots of details.
– Dispensing experience is essential although qualification is not necessary.
– A desire to learn and ‘can-do’ attitude are most important!
What will I receive in return?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking business with ambitious plans for growth, which will present you with new and exciting career & learning opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: negotiable depending on experience, plus bonus scheme
Location: Barry & Penarth
Hours: 33.5 hours (4.5 days) per week, 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Monday to Friday (with a day off during the week) plus Saturday 9.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. With the option of one Saturday off per month.
If you have specific needs around childcare and working hours or are looking for a part-time position, AND you feel you are otherwise perfect for this role, please don’t rule yourself out. Please continue your application and tell us more about your situation.
How do I apply? Email nia@arbuthnotopticians.co.uk to tell us why you think you’d be a great fit for this role, and we will call you for an informal chat. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Description: Optometrist
Practice details: The Eye Centre Bridgend
Job Hours: Part time
Job Role Information: 2 days a week with potential for an extra day
Family run independent
Excellent support staff
£60,000 FTE
Person to Contact: Nick Maydew mayds@talktalk.net
Job Description: Optometrist
Practice details: R N Roberts Optometrists, North Road, Cardiff
Job Hours: Part time
Job Role Information: We are looking for a Part Time Optometrist to join our well-established, premium independent practice in North Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped practice, supported by experienced Dispensing Opticians and a dedicated team. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of clinical care alongside an exceptional patient experience.
Essential Criteria
• GOC-registered Optometrist.
• WECS accreditation.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills with a patient-first approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable / Preferred Skills & Qualifications
• Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification.
• Medical Retina Certification.
• Higher Glaucoma Certification.
• Low Vision Accreditation.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and willingness to up-skill.
Working Hours
• The role is typically three to four full days per week, with some flexibility depending on the right candidate’s availability. The position will include scheduled Saturday mornings, which are part of our patient care service.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary reflective of competencies and experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and further accreditation.
• A supportive, friendly working environment within a respected independent practice.
• Well-equipped facilities with the latest technology and clinical tools.
If you are a motivated and caring Optometrist looking to develop your career in a forward-thinking, patient-centered practice, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact our practice manager by email: marian.chamberlain@rnroberts.co.uk