Optometrist Jobs Glenrothes

Optometrist Jobs Glenrothes

Full-Time or Part-Time | Package up to £65,000 | Modern Community Optical Practice – UK Sponsorship: May be considered for candidates with relevant UK experience

Role Summary

Flame Health Optometry is recruiting for an Optometrist in Glenrothes, Fife, supporting a well-established optical practice with a strong community reputation and a highly experienced clinical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist seeking a supportive, modern practice environment with access to advanced clinical equipment, strong professional development, and genuine long-term career progression.

The role offers a total package worth up to £65,000 depending on experience, with full-time or part-time working available, weekend flexibility, a joining bonus, and excellent support for further clinical development. Sponsorship may also be considered for candidates who already have relevant UK optometry experience.

The Opportunity

This position offers the chance to join a long-established optical practice that has been serving the local community for many years.

You will be joining a successful and experienced team, including fully trained Optical Assistants, Dispensing Opticians, Contact Lens Opticians, and Optometrists. The team structure is designed to allow you to focus on delivering high-quality clinical care, supported by colleagues who understand the importance of patient service, efficiency, and professional standards.

The practice has recently undergone a full refurbishment, creating a fresh, modern, and well-equipped working environment.

Key Role Information

Position: Optometrist

Location: Glenrothes, Fife

Employment Type: Full-time or part-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Package: Total package worth up to £65,000 depending on experience

Newly Qualified Package: Total package worth up to £50,000 depending on experience

Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time with weekend flexibility

Clinical Setting: Modern community optical practice

Sponsorship: May be considered for candidates with relevant UK experience

Clinical Environment

The role is based within a modern, well-equipped optical practice with six test rooms and access to the latest clinical technology.

The practice has invested in advanced equipment including OCT and FARS, supporting high-quality clinical decision-making and a strong patient experience.

You will work within a collaborative clinical and retail environment where trained support staff are in place to help clinics run effectively and allow Optometrists to focus on patient care.

Salary and Benefits

The role offers a total package worth up to £65,000 depending on experience.

For newly qualified Optometrists, the package is worth up to £50,000 depending on experience.

Additional benefits include an enhanced joining bonus of up to £10,000, subject to terms and conditions, 33 days’ annual leave, an additional day off for your birthday, GOC fees paid, private medical and dental cover, and access to the latest clinical equipment.

The package also includes free lunches Monday to Friday, regular team social events, free off-road parking, and a supportive team environment.

Training, Support and Development

This opportunity offers outstanding clinical and professional development.

The practice partners are committed to supporting further education and career progression, including funding and support for Independent Prescribing, higher accreditations, and pathway development.

You will also have access to one paid CPD course day per year, alongside ongoing clinical support from an experienced team.

For Optometrists with longer-term ambitions, there may also be support available for those interested in future leadership, clinical progression, or practice ownership pathways.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate must be a qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist with strong clinical standards, excellent communication skills, and a patient-first approach.

The role is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists.

You should be confident, professional, team-focused, and committed to delivering high standards of eye care. An interest in ongoing development, enhanced clinical services, Independent Prescribing, or future leadership would be advantageous.

Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered where they already have relevant UK optometry experience.

This Role Would Suit

This opportunity would suit an Optometrist who is looking to join a modern, well-supported practice with strong clinical equipment, experienced colleagues, and excellent development opportunities.

It would be particularly well suited to someone seeking a long-term role within a community-focused practice where professional development, patient care, and team support are genuinely valued.

The role may also suit a newly qualified Optometrist looking for structured support, or an experienced Optometrist seeking progression, flexibility, and a strong overall package.

Location

Glenrothes is a well-established town in Fife, offering a strong balance of professional opportunity, local amenities, and access to wider Scotland.

The area benefits from good road links across Fife and towards Edinburgh, Dundee, and surrounding communities. Glenrothes is well suited to clinicians seeking a supportive community practice environment while benefiting from accessible local living, green space, and strong regional connectivity.

Apply or Enquire Confidentially

You can apply or request further information in complete confidence via our website.

Alternatively, to apply for this Optometrist role in Glenrothes, Fife, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Flame Health.

Freephone: 0800 085 0858

Email: [email protected]

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