About the role
What’s in it for you?
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.
About the Role
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
What's Next?
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
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Salary - Max GBP £65,000.00
Salary - Min GBP £60,000.00