Optometrist – Maternity cover job in London

Hakim Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading optical service provider in London is looking for a part-time Optometrist to cover maternity leave. The role involves delivering patient care 2-3 days a week, including weekends. Ideal candidates should be passionate about patient interaction and community involvement. The position also offers a relaxed working environment with opportunities for innovation and creativity in eye care services.

Benefits

Casual dress code

Great employee and family discounts

Late starting times from 10am

Qualifications

• You must be an ambassador for our brand and profession.
• Dedication to putting patients first is essential.
• Deliver friendly and informative service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care 2-3 days a week.
• Drive service offering forward and innovate.
• Engage with the local community regarding eye care.

Skills

Patient care

Creative problem-solving

Empathy in service

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

Optometrist – Maternity cover job in London

It’s pretty simple, we’re an affordable one stop optical shop committed to great customer service and a relaxed environment.

We believe in a quality product that doesn’t break the bank, and in being an active member of our communities. To our customers and employees our message is simple, we want to help you Create Your Own Vision.

What are we looking for?

Flexible and driven

Whatever role you’re in at Ollie Quinn, there’s always room to innovate. We look for people who can’t sit still, who bring passion to everything they do, and who above all else want to change their environments for the better! There are no bad ideas.

Inclusive and Accountable

We’re a lean, mean, optical machine. We believe that results speak for themselves, and we’re not too concerned with titles or ties. What you get done at OQ will be the only stick you are measured by, not how you present. If you are looking to be a layer of management, we are not the place for you but if you want responsibility and accountability to own an area, we just might be.

Risk-taking creatives

We take risks and we are always creative when it comes to solving our customers’ problems. We believe being creative means you can see the big picture, and bring unique and innovative approaches to overcome the challenges along the way. We want you to bring your epic personality and problem solving skills to work with you everyday.

You will also receive:

We are proud to offer:

• Testing Rooms with Phoropters and Trial Sets
• A well-trained optical team
• Casual dress code – we want to see your personality!
• Simple price points for all frame & lenses
• Non NHS based practice. Private tests only
• Relaxed 30 minute Testing Times
• Great Employee and Family staff discounts
• Late starting times across the stores, from 10am

About the Role

We’re looking for a part‑time Optometrist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care in Covent Garden, London, 2‑3 days a week, including one weekend day.

This is a temporary contract covering for a maternity leave, that will start early next year.

You’ll be an integral part of our team here and will help us drive our service offering forward, always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate.

We’re also looking for someone who shares our dedication to putting patients first and spending the time needed to get to the bottom of their visual needs.

Just as important to us is the way you interact with patients. Providing a friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must.

Ultimately, you must be an ambassador for our brand and profession within the local community.

Educating others about the benefits of eye care is an ongoing challenge and one that we look forward to meeting head‑on with you as a part of our team.

Our local community is a part of our identity here and we constantly see the benefits our work has when we’re out and about in the area.

What’s Next?

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch