Optometrist job in Bournemouth

Domiciliary Optometrist
Location: Bournemouth & Dorset
Days: Monday to Friday, no weekends or Bank Holidays, open to Full-time or Part-time (Minimum 3 days)
Salary: Up to £75,000 pro rata + Company car or car allowance
Important: You must be GOC registered with UK experience to apply

At Inspired Recruitment Group, we understand that exploring a new job opportunity can feel like a big step. That's why we approach every conversation with care, confidentiality, and absolutely no pressure. If you're an experienced Domiciliary Optometrist looking for a fresh start in a supportive, well-established practice, we're here to help you take that step at your own pace.

The Opportunity

If you're looking to step away from fast-paced retail environments and focus on truly patient-centred care, this role offers something genuinely different.

This well-established domiciliary provider has been searching for the right Optometrist to help support the team and help cater to their patients.

With growing patient demand and increasing recall volumes, they're now looking for someone who can help reduce waiting times, improve service delivery, and make a real difference in the community.

You'll be delivering essential eye care to patients in their own homes-many of whom are unable to visit a practice-making this a highly rewarding and impactful role.

Why This Role Matters

• Current wait times are increasing, leading to patient frustration
• High reliance on locums
• Demand continues to grow across the region
• A permanent Optometrist will help improve efficiency, reduce travel areas, and enhance patient care

This isn't about urgency-it's about doing things properly and sustainably.

The Role

You'll cover a well-organised patch across Bournemouth and surrounding areas, supported by a dedicated team handling all logistics and planning.

• Monday to Friday only - no weekends or evenings
• First visit typically 9:00-9:30am, last visit around 5:30pm
• Around 10 tests per day
• Average 25-minute test times
• Mix of residential homes (80%) and care homes (20%)
• Full equipment and testing kits provided
• No dispensing required
• Strong clinical focus with time to build patient relationships

What We're Looking For

• GOC registered Optometrist with UK experience
• Minimum 3 days per week availability
• Confident working independently in a domiciliary setting
• Warm, personable, and engaging-someone who builds rapport easily
• A "carer's mentality" with excellent bedside manner
• Comfortable with conversation and connecting with patients and carers
• Organised, accountable, and adaptable
• Full UK driving licence

Domiciliary experience is helpful but not essential-full support is provided.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £75,000 pro rata
• £4,000 car allowance or company car
• 25p per mile mileage contribution
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays as well as your birthday off
• GOC fees paid
• Medical & dental cover
• Staff perks and benefits platform

Why Join?

• Make a genuine difference to patients who need it most
• Work in a calm, clinical environment without retail pressures
• Be part of a supportive, well-organised team
• Enjoy true work-life balance
• Help shape and improve an already successful service

We Keep Things Simple and Supportive

At Inspired Recruitment Group, we don't believe in pushy or pressured tactics. Whether you're actively job hunting or just quietly curious about what else is out there, we're here for a confidential, no-obligation chat. We treat every conversation with respect and honesty-and we're with you every step of the way if you decide to move forward.

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What happens next?

Once you have applied, one of the experienced team at Inspired Selections will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail.
They will also go over your previous experience from your CV and your current situation to make sure you have the relevant experience and match what the client is looking for.
Once this has been discussed, leave it to us-and we will arrange the meeting for you.