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THE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRISTS
South Wales
Full-time
31st January 2026

Optometrist, Gwynns Opticians, South East Wales

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.