Optometrist, Gwynns Opticians, South East Wales

Optometrist Wales Full-time Part-time Permanent Apply by 31 January 2026

About the practice

Optometrists wanted – Join Gwynns Opticians in South Wales. Gwynns Opticians is looking to recruit two Optometrists to join our friendly, supportive, and highly experienced team.

About the role

The roles 

  • One Optometrist to work across our Pontypridd & Tonypandy practices
  • 1 Optometrist to join our Maesteg practice
  • Part-time or full-time hours considered
  • Practices are easily commutable from Cardiff, Bridgend, and Swansea 

What we offer

  • Competitive, structured salary
  • All professional fees paid (GOC, College of Optometrists, AOP)
  • Extra days off for Bank Holidays
  • No Sundays or evening clinics
  • Alternate Saturday mornings only — we close at 12 noon
  • A genuinely supportive, no-pressure working environment

Why choose Gwynns Opticians?

  • Fully independent group of 6 practices with over 75 years serving our local communities
  • Join a team of 15 experienced Optometrists
  • True clinical freedom with access to a full range of frames, lenses, contact lenses, and diagnostic equipment
  • Patient care always comes first — no sales targets
  • Strong support for professional development, including IP and other higher qualifications
  • Clinical support from IP-qualified Optometrists and colleagues with Higher Certificates in Medical Retina and Paediatrics
  • Opportunities available for pre-reg supervision or practice management roles, if desired

Contact details

Practice address: 

Gwynns Opticians, 
133-134 Dunraven Street, 
Tonypandy CF40 1QD

Gwynns Opticians,
72A Taff Street
Pontypridd CF37 4SU

Gwynns Opticians,
28 Talbot Street
Maesteg CF34 9DB

Name
James Tombs
Closing date for application
31 January 2026
Phone
07817 015059
How to apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact James Tombs using the phone number or email address above.

Please mention that you saw the advert on The College of Optometrists’ website.