Domiciliary Optometrist

Specsavers; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic salary up to £65,000 (depending 

Enhanced mileage

33 days annual leave including bank

Birthday off

Professional fees paid

Flexible benefits to suit you

Pension auto-enroll with employer if你

Specsavers Perks

WeCare – employee support service

Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Enhanced family leave and company sick

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a domiciliary optometrist to bring expert eye care directly to patients at home across the Derby/Nottingham region. You’ll deliver high-quality eye care at patients’ doors and support them with everyday tasks, while bringing clinical care to communities and enjoying a flexible field-based role with strong team support.

You’ll join a dedicated Specsavers team focused on accessible eye care and patient wellbeing, with the autonomy to manage home visits and deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Must have a full driving license.
• Be confident and passionate about providing the best customer service and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide eye care to patients in their homes.
• Support patients with basic tasks they wouldn’t be able to do without you.
• Bring smiles and clinical care to the heart of your community.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Clinical care

Communication

Education

GOC registered optometrist

Job description

Ready to take your skills on the road? As a domiciliary optometrist at Specsavers, you can do just that.

You’ll be driving our services to the doorsteps of the nation, providing eye care to the people who aren’t able to come into our stores. But not only do you help them with their sight, you’ll be able to support them to get basic tasks done that they wouldn’t be able to do without you. Essentially, you’ll be bringing smiles and clinical care to the heart of your community.

Our business

Based in Derby and surrounding areas, you’ll cover a given territory, providing care to patients in their own homes.

We’re proud to have been ranked 12th in the world by Great Place to Work® in 2025 - because being a favourite is fun, but being globally recognised is even better. Join a team where people come first, your growth is supported, and your impact truly matters. If you're looking for more than just a job, you're in the right place.

We’re locally owned by people who understand our communities, powered by leading‑edge technology, and committed to making eye care accessible and affordable for everyone. When you join us, you’re choosing more than a job - you’re choosing a place where you can thrive.

Our team

We have a wonderful dedicated team ready and waiting for you to meet.

What’s on offer?

• Basic salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Enhanced mileage
• 33 days annual leave including bank holiday
• Birthday off
• Professional fees paid
• Flexible benefits to suit you
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Find out more

We do need you to have a couple of things to get started in this role.Firstly, you’ll need to be registered as a member of the General Optical Council (keeping this up to date) and you must have a full driving license. You’ll also need to be confident, passionate about providing the best customer service and be comfortable working by yourself and as part of a team.

Only candidates who are successful with their application and through to the next stage will be contacted. If you have not heard about your application within 14 days of applying then please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application.