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Optometrist
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Salary
Competitive
Location
Margate, South East
Store ID
0241
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optometrist
Location
Margate
Description
Position: Optometrist Location: Margate, KentSalary: Up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience + individual bonus schemeWorking hours: Full time or part time with weekend flexibilityExperience l
Reference
sf-87176-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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