Optometrist
Zest Business Group
MelroseView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£50,000 to £60,000
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 October 2026
30 days leftJob description
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Hours: Full time or part time (3-5 days), including most Saturdays with potential flexibility (1 in 4 off)
Benefits: Bonus scheme, quarterly pay reviews, 20 days holiday + bank holidays + additional leave, professional fees support (from year two), free parking
Zest Optical Recruitment is working with an independent Opticians in Melrose, Scottish Borders to recruit a full or part time Optometrist.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established, patient-focused practice with a loyal patient base. The practice offers longer test times, a relaxed clinic structure and a focus on quality care.
- Full or part time Optometrist role in Melrose
- Independent Opticians with a strong community presence
- Single testing clinics with 30-45 minute appointments
- Advanced equipment including OCT, DNEye Scanner
- Focus on high levels of clinical care and patient experience
- Loyal and established patient base
- Supportive, close-knit team environment
- Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships
Working Hours
- 3-5 days per week
- Including most Saturdays with potential flexibility (1 in 4 off)
- 9am to 5pm
- Salary between £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
- Bonus scheme (to be discussed at interview)
- Quarterly salary reviews linked to performance
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Additional leave including birthday and Christmas shopping day
- Professional fees and CPD/course support (from year two)
- Free parking available
- Supportive, people-focused working environment
- GOC registered Optometrist
- Right to work in the UK
- Strong communication skills and patient-focused approach
- Interest in working within an independent practice
- Professional, personable and team-focused
To apply for this Optometrist job in Melrose, Scottish Borders, please send your CV to or call for a confidential conversation.
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
13 September 2026
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