Primary Care Careers

Optometrist

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Job summary

The Coggeshall Eye Centre is seeking a dedicated and patient-focused optometrist to join our friendly and growing team. This is a part-time position for one day per week, based primarily at our Coggeshall branch, with the opportunity to cover one additional day per month in Colchester if desired. Hours for this would be 9.30am - 5pm and we are flexible regarding the day worked.

Main duties of the job

You will be working alongside an experienced resident Dispensing Optician in a well-equipped, modern practice delivering a mix of NHS and private eye care.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Conduct comprehensive eye examinations including contact lens work and MECS
  • Deliver excellent patient communication and care
  • Work collaboratively with the Dispensing Optician and wider team
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and compliance with regulations

About us

Enhanced Optometry Services is an independent optical practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred eye care to our local communities. We offer a welcoming, professional environment supported by modern diagnostic technology and an experienced clinical team. Our practices combine NHS and private services, allowing clinicians to work with a broad and rewarding patient-base while maintaining excellent clinical standards.

We offer:
  • Modern, fully equipped practice
  • Up-to-date optical equipment including OCT
  • Supportive clinical environment
  • Established local patient base

Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29221

Job locations

15 Market Hill

Coggeshall

Essex

CO6 1TS


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out further information about this vacancy, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out further information about this vacancy, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Person Specification

To be considered for this position, all applicants should be:

Essential

  • A strong communicator, with good interpersonal skills
  • Professional, reliable, and patient-focused
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate patient records
  • Able to work independently within a small team

Qualifications

Essential

  • GOC-registered optometrist
Person Specification

To be considered for this position, all applicants should be:

Essential

  • A strong communicator, with good interpersonal skills
  • Professional, reliable, and patient-focused
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate patient records
  • Able to work independently within a small team

Qualifications

Essential

  • GOC-registered optometrist

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

15 Market Hill

Coggeshall

Essex

CO6 1TS


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

15 Market Hill

Coggeshall

Essex

CO6 1TS


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Primary Care Careers

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29221

Job locations

15 Market Hill

Coggeshall

Essex

CO6 1TS


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