Full description
Inspired Selections
Optometrist – Domiciliary
Location: Covering Lothian and Scottish Borders (primarily Lothian)
Contract: 3 days per week – MON – FRI
Salary: Up to 34,800 ( 58,000 FTE)
Start Date: ASAP
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE GOC AND HAVE UK EXPERIENCE
Overview:
Tired of the high street grind? Looking for a better work-life balance without sacrificing your clinical skills?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Optometrist to step into the world of domiciliary care. Enjoy a rewarding role delivering essential eye care to patients in their own environments – with the flexibility, autonomy, and support you need to thrive.
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary up to 34,800 ( 58k FTE)
- 3,000 car allowance ( 5k FTE)25p per mile business mileage
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- 10 monthly contribution towards mobile data use
- Two sets of professional fees paid annually
- 20 days holiday (33 days FTE) plus your birthday off
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Staff discount schemes and everyday savings portal
- Subscription to the Headspace app
- WeCare – employee wellbeing and support service
- Eyecare and Hearcare benefits for you and your family
About the Role:
You will work across care homes and home visit settings in Lothian and the surrounding Borders area, supported by an experienced dispensing team. This role offers genuine clinical freedom away from the constraints of the high street.
- Monday to Friday only – no evenings or weekends
- 8:30am to 5:30pm working hours
- Full equipment and clinical support provided
- Focused on delivering excellent patient care and building rapport
What We’re Looking For:
- GOC registered Optometrist with appropriate OPL/Health Board registration
- At least 1 year post-qualified experience (domiciliary experience preferred but not essential)
- Comfortable working independently and managing time effectively
- A confident communicator who is clinically focused but commercially aware
- Full driving licence and happy to travel daily
- Ideally based in an EH postcode area (TD postcode also workable)
Why Choose This Role?
Step away from retail pressures and join a team where the patient truly comes first. With flexibility, strong clinical support, and real job satisfaction, this is the perfect next step for any Optometrist looking to practise with purpose.
Ready to take the next step in your optical career? Apply Today:
Contact Marc at Inspired Recruitment Group
Phone: 0121 778 6999
WhatsApp: 07926 454965
Email: marcs@inspiredselections.co.uk
Website: www.inspiredselections.co.uk