Flame Healthcare Limited

Flame Health Optometry in West Essex is recruiting a qualified Dispensing Optician for an on-site role in the Saffron Walden area. You will provide dispensing advice, measure and fit spectacles, recommend frames and lenses, and deliver high-quality patient care while building strong relationships. The position offers a salary up to £40,000 per annum and opportunities for training, development and career progression within a supportive clinical and commercial team.

Flame Health Optometry seeks a qualified Dispensing Optician for a full-time role across Leicester and Newark. You will dispense spectacles, advise on frames and lenses, and use OCT to support precise measurements and fittings. Core duties include frame adjustments, patient care across ages, and collaboration with colleagues to ensure a seamless experience. Hours are 9am-5pm with no Sundays, plus training prospects.

Job Overview Flame Health Optometry are working with an established optical practice in West Essex to recruit a qualified Dispensing Optician. Based onsite in the Saffron Walden area, the role offers a salary of up to £40,000 per annum and would suit a GOC-registered professional who is committed to patient care, personalised dispensing and continued career development. About the Job As a Dispensing Optician, you will provide professional dispensing advice and recommend suitable frames and lenses according to each patient's visual, lifestyle and budget requirements. You will take accurate measurements, ensure spectacles are fitted correctly and provide thoughtful aftercare. The position involves building strong customer relationships, responding to queries professionally and maintaining high standards throughout the dispensing process. You will work closely with the wider optical team, contribute to the practice's clinical and commercial objectives, and keep up to date with developments in lenses, frames and optical products. About the Employer Our client is an established and successful optical business operating within the health and human services sector. The practice provides a busy, patient-focused environment where colleagues work collaboratively to deliver a high standard of service. The role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive setting, with access to training and development opportunities, career progression and varied patient interaction. Our client is seeking someone who will contribute positively to both the customer experience and the continued success of the practice. What We Are Looking For You must be a qualified Dispensing Optician and registered with the General Optical Council. You will need confidence and knowledge across all aspects of dispensing, together with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important, as the role involves understanding individual requirements, offering clear advice and developing lasting customer relationships. You should be commercially aware while consistently putting the patient first, and able to work positively as part of the wider optical team. Motivation to develop your skills and progress your career is also essential. Who This Role Suits This opportunity would suit a qualified Dispensing Optician who is ready to build on their experience within an established optical practice. It is well matched to someone who values patient interaction, enjoys combining professional expertise with personalised service, and is looking for a supportive environment in which to develop and progress. Job Location The role is based onsite in the Saffron Walden area, Essex, a market town in the local area with established community amenities and transport connections.

Flame Health Optometry is seeking an Assistant Manager for an established optical practice in Saffron Walden, West Essex. You will work closely with the Store Manager to run the practice and deliver an excellent customer experience. You will motivate and develop the team, support sales targets, manage rotas and training, and ensure high standards. In the Store Manager's absence you will lead the team to maintain smooth operations.

Job Overview Flame Health Optometry have been instructed to recruit a Dispensing Optician for a full-time position in Leicester and Newark, offering £33,000-£34,000 per annum plus a bonus. This role will suit a qualified, GOC-registered professional QDO who combines technical dispensing expertise with a strong commitment to personalised patient care. About the Job Working with an independent optical business, you will dispense spectacles, lenses and optical products according to individual prescriptions and requirements. You will advise patients on frame and lens choices, including single-vision, bifocal, varifocal and specialist options, considering style, comfort and functionality. The position involves using advanced optical technology, including OCT, to support accurate measurements and fittings. You will also adjust and repair frames, provide attentive service to patients of all ages, and work closely with colleagues to ensure an efficient and seamless experience. The role offers 9am-5pm working hours, with no Sunday shifts, alongside opportunities for further training and professional development. About the Employer Our client is an independent optician with a family-business background, recognised for its focus on individualised eye and hearing care. The practice provides premium eye tests, advanced technology and a broad selection of designer frames and lenses, including certified brands such as Mulberry, Ray-Ban and Polo. Patients can also access personalised frame styling consultations, advanced 3D scans and non-invasive treatments for blepharitis. The practice offers a welcoming, professional environment where service quality, patient comfort and tailored advice are central to the experience. What We Are Looking For You will need to be a fully qualified Dispensing Optician with current GOC registration and proven experience within an optical practice. Experience in a customer-focused setting is important, as the role requires you to build rapport with patients of different ages and provide clear, considered guidance. You should have experience dispensing a broad range of lens types, including single-vision, bifocal, varifocal and specialist lenses. Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to high standards of customer care are essential. The successful candidate will also be adaptable, proactive and keen to remain informed about developments in optical technology and industry practice. Who This Role Suits This opportunity is suited to an experienced Dispensing Optician seeking a customer-centred role within an independent practice. It will appeal to someone who values personalised patient care, access to current optical technology, supportive colleagues and the opportunity to continue developing through training. Job Location This is a dual-site role, with an independent optical business, working 3 days in Leicester and 2 days in Newark.

Job Overview Flame Health Optometry have been instructed to recruit an Optometrist for an independent practice in the Fishguard area, Wales, offering a salary of £50,000-£60,000 per annum. This position would suit a skilled, caring and commercially minded clinician who is committed to delivering thorough, patient-centred eye care. About the Job As Optometrist, you will conduct comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages, assess visual function, identify abnormalities and diagnose a range of ocular conditions. You will prescribe glasses or contact lenses, provide pre- and post-operative care, educate patients about eye health, and offer ongoing clinical support. The practice provides generous 45-minute testing times and uses advanced equipment, including a Rodenstock DNEye scanner. You will maintain accurate clinical records, work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and recommend suitable products or services in response to patient needs. About the Employer Our client is an independent optometry practice, providing clinical eye care for patients across the local community. The practice supports a patient-focused approach through detailed consultations, modern diagnostic technology and sufficient time for each examination. Its services include assessment and management of refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration, alongside support for patients undergoing ocular surgery. The practice is seeking an Optometrist who can contribute to high-quality care while demonstrating appropriate commercial awareness. What We Are Looking For GOC registration is essential. You will need experience delivering high-quality patient care in a clinical environment, together with the ability to perform detailed eye examinations, recognise ocular disease, prescribe corrective lenses and maintain clear, accurate clinical records. The successful candidate will be skilled, caring and commercially minded, with a strong commitment to patient education and preventative eye care. Additional qualifications in Independent Prescribing, Medical Retina, Glaucoma or Low Vision would be desirable, although they are not required. Who This Role Suits This role is suited to an established Optometrist seeking a position where clinical care, patient communication and professional judgement are given appropriate time and attention. It may appeal to someone who wants to work in an independent practice with advanced technology, generous testing times and the opportunity to support patients throughout their eye-care journey. Job Location The role is based onsite in the Fishguard area in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Flame Health Optometry in Fishguard, Wales, seeks an optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye examinations, assess visual function, and diagnose ocular conditions. You will prescribe glasses or contact lenses and provide pre- and post-operative care in a patient-centred, clinically focused practice. The role requires GOC registration, with a generous testing schedule and access to advanced equipment. Independent practice with strong emphasis on education and preventative eye care.

Flame Health Optometry has been instructed to recruit a qualified, GOC-registered Optometrist for a role in Northamptonshire, offering a salary of £65,000-£70,000 depending on experience. Working four or five days per week, including Saturdays, this position suits an Optometrist who combines sound clinical judgement with a commitment to patient care and professional development. You will conduct comprehensive eye examinations within 25-minute test slots, advise on spectacle and contact lens

Job Overview Flame Health Optometry have been instructed to recruit a qualified, GOC-registered Optometrist for a role in Northamptonshire, offering a salary of £65,000-£70,000 depending on experience. Working four or five days per week, including Saturdays, this position would suit an Optometrist who combines sound clinical judgement with a commitment to patient care and professional development. About the Job As an Optometrist, you will conduct comprehensive eye examinations within 25-minute test slots, providing thorough patient care and using your clinical judgement to diagnose and manage a range of eye health conditions. You will advise customers on spectacle and contact lens options suited to their individual needs, while building lasting relationships and ensuring a positive experience at every visit. You will work closely with the branch team to support excellent service delivery and contribute to the continued development of the practice. The role also includes opportunities to participate in local enhanced service schemes and pre-registration supervision where applicable. Fully computerised systems, ongoing CPD training and access to an extensive e-learning system will support your clinical practice and continued learning. About the Employer Our client is a family-run optical and hearing care business with a strong focus on professional service, customer relationships and clinical standards. Its branches combine patient care with access to a broad range of optical products, supported by regular product updates and computerised systems. The organisation provides flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, professional fee support, CPD training, staff and family product discounts, and holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays on a pro-rata basis. Its culture values people, professionalism and a supportive approach to career development. What We Are Looking For You must be a qualified Optometrist registered with the General Optical Council. The role is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced practitioners, provided you are confident in your clinical skills and committed to delivering high-quality patient care. You should be able to conduct comprehensive eye examinations, manage a range of eye health conditions and provide clear, tailored advice on spectacles and contact lenses. A customer-centred approach is essential, together with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, colleagues and branch teams. You should also be motivated to maintain current knowledge through CPD and contribute positively to local services and, where applicable, pre-registration supervision. Who This Role Suits This role would suit a newly qualified Optometrist seeking structured support and hands-on clinical experience, as well as an established practitioner looking for a practice where professional development and patient relationships are valued. It may appeal to someone seeking flexible working across four or five days while remaining closely connected to their local community. Job Location The role is based in the Northamptonshire area, within a local community setting.