Location: Ipswich
Hours: 42 hours per week (average)
Weekend Requirement: Alternate Saturdays - 9am - 1pm
Salary: £56,435 – £57,106 per annum (depending on experience)
Additional Earnings: Bonus potential of approximately £12,000 per year

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Pharmacist to join a busy and community-focused pharmacy in Ipswich, Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who is passionate about delivering high-quality NHS and private healthcare services while leading a supportive pharmacy team.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £56,435 – £57,106
• Attractive bonus scheme with additional payments for NHS & private services including:
  • COVID vaccinations
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Travel vaccinations
  • Weight loss clinic services
  • Pharmacy First consultations
  • New Medicine Service (NMS)
• Potential to earn around £12,000 extra per annum
• Sickness Income Protection Policy with Pharmacy Mutual (premiums paid by the company)
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• 25% staff discount on most pharmacy products (excluding prescription charges)

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to provide and support a range of NHS and private services including:

• Weight management services (training can be provided if required)
• Travel clinic services (training can be provided if required)
• NHS Contraceptive Service
• NHS Pharmacy First Service
• COVID & Flu vaccination services (must already be trained and competent in vaccine administration)

Candidate Requirements

• GPhC registered Pharmacist
• Previous pharmacy management or leadership experience preferred
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a pharmacy team
• Vaccination accreditation and practical experience administering vaccines

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and we can arrange a confidential call to discuss the role further.

Contact: Jennifer Union
Email: jennifer@hsc-recruit.co.uk

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming retail environment? We’re looking for an experienced Optical Assistant to join a friendly and supportive team based in Cannock.

The Role
As an Optical Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every customer receives an outstanding experience. From supporting patients with their eyewear choices to maintaining a positive store environment, you’ll be at the heart of the customer journey.

The Business
Conveniently located in Cannock, this store offers free parking for both staff and customers.

The Team
You’ll be joining a welcoming, dedicated team who are committed to delivering excellent service and supporting each other day-to-day.

What’s on Offer
• Salary of £21,150
• 4-day working week (Sunday working is essential)
• Monthly bonus
• Holiday entitlement increasing after 5 years’ service
• Your birthday off every year
• Pre-payday lunch
• Healthcare scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What We’re Looking For
• Previous in-store optical experience (essential)
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• A team player with a positive attitude

Desirable Experience
• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer service role
• Experience within an optical environment
• Basic knowledge of optical terminology

Interested?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV to jennifer@hsc-recruit.co.uk

A friendly, independent opticians based in Hemel Hempstead, looking to welcome a dedicated and patient-focused Optometrist to our close-knit team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a relaxed, supportive environment where quality of care is prioritised and you’ll be surrounded by an experienced and welcoming team.

The Role

• Part-time position: 3.5 days per week
• Includes a half day on Saturdays
• Working hours:
  • Weekdays: 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Saturdays: 9:00am – 1:00pm

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 – £60,000 - pro rata FTE (depending on experience)
• Bonus scheme included
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Opportunity to work in a well-established independent practice

About You

• Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist
• Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our great team! send your CV to, jennifer@hsc-recruit.co.uk

Or call 0121 817 9888

We’re looking for 2 Optometrists to join a fantastic team, working across our stores in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.

Flexible Opportunities

• Preferably Full-Time, but open to Part-Time
• Must include either Saturday or Sunday (or both)
• opening hours - 9am - 5.30pm

Open to All Levels

• Newly qualified OR experienced Optometrists welcome

The Role

• Optometrists carry out their own pre-testing (well-established and preferred by the current team)
• Involvement in CUES / MECS / Shared Care Cataracts / Contact Lenses
• Modern, fully equipped testing rooms with phoropters
• Recently refurbished stores – clean, modern, and professional environments
• Supported by a highly experienced and friendly shopfloor team

Package

• £50,000 – £55,000 (newly qualified)
• £55,000 – £60,000 (experienced)

What We Offer

• Excellent career progression opportunities (e.g. Prof Cert Med Ret, Glaucoma
• Private Medical & Dental cover

Interested? Let’s chat! Email: jennifer@hsc-recruit.co.uk Call: 0121 817 9888

A well-known, high-end Independent Practice in The Cotswolds is seeking a passionate and patient-focused Optometrist to join their experienced and friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist who prides themselves on delivering exceptional clinical care and outstanding customer service within a premium, independent set

The Role

As an Optometrist, you will focus on delivering the highest standards of patient care in a relaxed, professional environment where quality always comes first.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations using modern equipment
• Assess, diagnose, and manage visual and ocular health conditions
• Provide expert advice on spectacle lenses and contact lenses
• Contact lens fitting and aftercare
• Detect early signs of eye disease (e.g. glaucoma, macular degeneration)
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Work closely with the dispensing team to ensure the best patient journey
• Deliver a personalised, high-end customer experience
• Ensure compliance with GOC and professional standards

 The Ideal Candidate

• GOC registered Optometrist
• Passionate about patient care and clinical excellence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in an independent, service-led environment
• Available to work 3 days per week, including Saturdays

 What’s on Offer

• £60,000 per annum (Pro Rata, Depending on Experience)
• Supportive, patient-focused independent practice
• High-end environment with quality products
• Professional and friendly team atmosphere

If you are looking to step into a truly patient-centred independent practice where you can take the time to care, we would love to hear from you.

To apply: Please send your CV to jennifer@hsc-recruit.co.uk

Salary & Benefits
£55,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
(Newly qualified applicants considered with salaries starting from £48,000)
Bonus scheme included

• GOC & ABDO fees paid
• Birthday off
• Enhanced sick leave
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Team building days
• Free parking available nearby

Working Hours
Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
5 days per week (including 1 weekend day)

About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an Optometrist to join a friendly, experienced, and supportive team in a well-established, busy practice in Derbyshire.

You will be working alongside a team of 14 professionals in a structured and well-supported environment, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality patient care. This role is open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists, with strong support and development opportunities available at all levels.

What We’re Looking For

• GOC registered Optometrist
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• A patient-focused approach
• Willingness to work as part of a collaborative team

Additional Information
This is an excellent opportunity to join a practice that offers clear structure, ongoing support, and a positive team culture, along with strong earning potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apply Now
To apply, please send your CV to jennifer@hsc-recruit.co.uk or call 0121 817 9888 for more information.

Are you a friendly and motivated individual looking to build on your experience as an Optical Assistant? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We’re seeking enthusiastic team players with previous optical experience who can confidently greet, support, and guide customers from the moment they arrive. This role offers more than just day-to-day responsibilities — you’ll have access to ongoing training, career development opportunities across different areas of the business, and the chance to learn alongside skilled Opticians and Technicians. Whatever direction you’d like your career to take, you’ll be supported every step of the way.

What’s On offer

Alongside excellent training and continuous development, you’ll benefit from a competitive package that includes:

• Full-time role – 40 hours per week (weekend availability required)
• Hourly pay of up to £12.71, depending on age and experience
• Salary review following successful completion of a 3-month probation period
• Automatic enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions
• Access to an employee discount platform offering savings on everyday purchases
• An employee wellbeing and support service for you and your immediate family
• Complimentary access to the Headspace wellbeing app
• Staff discounts on eye care and hearing care for you and your family
• An extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following experience:

• A background in a busy, customer-focused environment
• Previous experience within optics or audiology (desirable)
• Basic understanding of optical and/or audiology terminology

If you’re passionate about delivering excellent customer care and keen to grow your career within a supportive environment, I would love to receive your application contact jennifer@hsc-recruit.co.uk or call 0121 817 9888

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Optical Dispensing, with a background preferably in Independent practices
• Strong customer service skills with a confident communication style
• Excellent organisational skills and keen attention to detail
• Leadership experience and ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced setting
• Experience with optical systems such as Optix
• Experience in pre-screening and retail sales environments

In addition to a competitive salary of £32,000 per annum, the role offers a comprehensive Benefits package including a bonus scheme linked to performance, additional leave, company pension scheme, employee and store discount, company events, and on-site parking. This opportunity allows the right candidate to develop their career within a supportive team, while enjoying a range of perks designed to enhance work-life balance and job satisfaction. Join this dynamic practice and become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and customer service.

This is a modern store environment with:

• 3 test rooms
• A supportive team of 7 colleagues
• Access to the latest clinical technology

The role can be offered on either a full or part-time basis, with working hours between Monday and Saturday, 9:00am – 5:30pm.

What’s on offer:

• Full or part-time flexibility
• Newly qualified £40- £43k - Experienced £45k+ negotiable 
• Lucrative performance based bonus
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Support for newly qualified Optometrists
• Ongoing clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with further qualifications including Prof Cert Retina/Glaucoma
• CPD support
• GOC fees paid
• Healthcare and wellbeing support packages
• Employee perks and discounts scheme

We’re looking to speak with GOC registered Optometrists who are passionate about patient care and looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking team.