Optometrist - Melrose, Scottish Borders
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Hours: Full time or part time (3-5 days), including most Saturdays with potential flexibility (1 in 4 off)
Benefits: Bonus scheme, quarterly pay reviews, 20 days holiday + bank holidays + additional leave, professional fees support (from year two), free parking

Zest Optical Recruitment is working with an independent Opticians in Melrose, Scottish Borders to recruit a full or part time Optometrist.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, patient-focused practice with a loyal patient base.

The practice offers longer test times, a relaxed clinic structure and a focus on quality care.

Optometrist - The Role

• Full or part time Optometrist role in Melrose


• Independent Opticians with a strong community presence


• Single testing clinics with 30-45 minute appointments


• Advanced equipment including OCT, DNEye Scanner


• Focus on high levels of clinical care and patient experience


• Loyal and established patient base


• Supportive, close-knit team environment


• Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships

Working Hours

• 3-5 days per week


• Including most Saturdays with potential flexibility (1 in 4 off)


• 9am to 5pm

Salary and Benefits

• Salary between £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience


• Bonus scheme (to be discussed at interview)


• Quarterly salary reviews linked to performance


• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Additional leave including birthday and Christmas shopping day


• Professional fees and CPD/course support (from year two)


• Free parking available


• Supportive, people-focused working environment

Optometrist - Requirements

• GOC registered Optometrist


• Right to work in the UK


• Strong communication skills and patient-focused approach


• Interest in working within an independent practice


• Professional, personable and team-focused

To apply for this Optometrist job in Melrose, Scottish Borders, please send your CV to or call 0114 238 1726 for a confidential conversation.