Are you an experienced optometrist looking for a more meaningful way to practise, where you can truly use your skills, make a difference, and be part of a close-knit community?
At Clark Optometrists in Kirkwall, Orkney, we offer a rare opportunity to join a long-established, family-run practice with over a century of trusted care and a genuine pathway toward partnership for the right person.
Why this role is different
In a single-practice island community like Orkney, we provide care across the full spectrum of patient needs. Our location means we play a key role in managing conditions locally, in close collaboration with supportive secondary-care specialists. This gives our optometrists a level of hands-on experience and clinical autonomy thats hard to find in more traditional settings.
What truly sets the role apart, though, is the community itself. Our patients are warm, appreciative, and often families weve cared for across generations. That depth of trust and connection adds a uniquely rewarding dimension to the clinical work.
Its an environment that builds deep clinical confidence, broad skillsets, and meaningful continuity of care. Where you see patients through from first visit to resolution. The work is both professionally stretching and personally fulfilling.
Why Orkney?
Life here moves at a gentler pace, but the community is vibrant. Orkney consistently ranks among the UKs best places to live, with excellent schools, thriving arts and culture, and an unbeatable sense of belonging. Whether youre drawn to sea views and wildlife, or to joining a friendly local sports club, theres space here to breathe and to build something long-term.
What we offer
If youre ready for a new chapter, where your expertise is valued, your input matters, and your community knows you by name, wed love to chat.
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