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.
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
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!
Salary - MaxGBP £65,000.00 Salary - MinGBP £60,000.00Skills Required
- Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
- Available to work two Saturdays per month
What We Do
Hakim Group is a UK- and Ireland-focused group supporting independent opticians. It partners with more than 400 joint-venture operators and supports over 500 optical locations through back-office expertise in finance, marketing, HR and recruitment, while allowing practices to retain their individuality. Its mission is to help independent optical businesses grow successfully by providing resources, expertise, peace of mind and cost-effective support.
