Optometrist

We're a locally owned, independent opticians with a longstanding presence on Halstead High Street. Being independent means we can focus on what works for our patients rather than being tied to a particular manufacturer, product or way of working. Clinically, that means giving our Optometrists the time, technology and autonomy to deliver the standard of care they believe in. You'll have access to OCT technology, work with both private and NHS patients and see a varied caseload spanning comprehensive eye examinations, eye health, contact lenses and ongoing patient care.

You'll also be joining an experienced practice team with deep roots in the local community, some of our colleagues have been caring for generations of local families for decades. Our Halstead practice has previously been recognised for both Customer Care and Community Involvement, and Wardale Williams forms part of an award-winning group of independent opticians known for putting patient experience at the heart of what we do.

Our independence extends beyond the consulting room, we're free to provide enhanced services to suit our communities needs as well as hand selected eyewear from across the market, offering everything from accessible everyday styles through to brands including Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, MOSCOT, Michael Kors, Hackett, Silhouette and more. Our patients come to us for expert advice, but they stay with us because of the relationships they build with our team.

Alongside a rewarding clinical role, you'll also receive:

Your birthday off work as an additional day off

No Sundays or bank holidays

Free and regular CPD events

Healthcare cashback scheme

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Support from an experienced practice team and wider network within the group

The opportunity to work within an award winning independent optical group

This can be either a full or part time Optometrist position, including some Saturdays.

You'll enjoy:

40-minute testing times

No Sunday or bank holiday working

OCT and modern clinical equipment

A patient-first approach rather than volume-led testing

The freedom and personality of an independent practice

An experienced and supportive practice team

A varied mix of NHS and private eye care

The opportunity to build genuine, long-term relationships with patients

You'll need to be a GOC-registered Optometrist with a genuine interest in providing excellent clinical care.

What matters more to us is that you:

Take pride in delivering thorough, patient-centred eye examinations

Enjoy having the time to explain, educate and reassure your patients

Build relationships naturally and communicate with empathy

Want to contribute ideas and have your voice heard

Enjoy being part of a close-knit practice and local community

Believe great optometry is about more than hitting a target

Whether you've spent years working within independent optics or you're currently in a larger multiple and wondering what working somewhere more personal could feel like, we'd be very happy to hear from you.