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Where to look for job opportunities in optometry
If you’re an optometrist or work in the eyecare industry, you might wonder how to find suitable opportunities to help you advance your career.
There are plenty of optometry job opportunities available, from opticians to optical sales representatives. We’ve compiled this blog with the best places to start your search to help you find the right optical career for you.
Where to find optometrist jobs
Although searching for a new clinical role, such as optician, optometrist, or ophthalmologist, can feel challenging, there are plenty of places to begin your search. There are specific optometry job search sites, including The College of Optometrists website, but sites like Indeed or Reed will also have plenty of options for you to choose from. If you have a particular company that you want to work for in mind, you can also check their website for opportunities.
Optician roles
Dispensing opticians are eye care specialists trained to help patients choose the right eyeglasses, contact lenses, or vision correction devices. According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for an optician in the UK is £30,290 per year.
You can look for a new optician position on the government website or sites like Indeed.
Optometrist roles
Optometrists are medical professionals who specialise in providing patients with quality eye and vision care. They are trained to examine patient's eyes and diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases and conditions. According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for an optometrist in the UK is £53,669 per year.
To start searching for a new optometrist role, check The College of Optometrists Job Board or browse NHS jobs on their website.
Ophthalmologist roles
Ophthalmologists are doctors who specialise in diagnosing, treating and caring for patients with eye conditions or diseases. The average salary for an ophthalmologist in the UK is £110,955 per year, according to Indeed Salaries.
You can check the NHS website if you’re looking for a new ophthalmologist role. Plenty of opportunities are also advertised on job sites and online job boards.
Where to look for non-clinical optometry careers
If you’re working in a non-clinical optometry or eye care role, finding suitable career opportunities can be a little trickier.
Although you might find opportunities advertised on job search sites, you might be better off relying on an experienced eye care recruitment agency. Whether you’re an optical sales representative or a marketing director for a contact lens company, they’ll be able to help you find the perfect fit for your skills and help you advance your eye care career.
Non-clinical eyecare careers
- Marketing Manager
- Sales Representative
- Sales Manager
- Medical Affairs
- Design and Engineering
- R&D
- Manufacturing
How Vision Executives can help
If you’re looking to progress your eye care career and are searching for a non-clinical position, our professional team can help.
Vision Executives are experts in international recruitment for the eye care and ophthalmology sectors. Joining our network of over 4000 professionals across 30 countries means you’ll have access to our global database of hiring managers.
Our team has placed candidates with a range of companies, from 'blue-chip' multinationals to exciting biotech start-ups. We’ll work with you to identify suitable opportunities based on your experience, skills and qualifications.
Our recruitment process
When it comes to eye care recruitment, we take a proactive approach. Here’s what our recruitment process looks like:
- Introductory call to discuss your motivations and expectations for your new role.
- A mock interview with one of our specialist recruiters.
- A confidential profile will be created for you.
- We’ll reach out to our network of hiring managers and clients to begin finding your perfect role.
- With your permission, we’ll share your CV with suitable clients.
- We’ll arrange interviews and support contract negotiations to help you get the salary that you deserve!
If you’re interested in taking advantage of our professional recruitment services to help you take the next step in your career, check out our live vacancies on our site or learn more about what we do.
