Lead Optometrist

Specsavers; Chard; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optometrist and be the reason why people see clearly! In this role, you will conduct eye examinations and provide contact lens services, ensuring high standards of clinical care and customer service. You will be an integral part of a small, community-focused team in a charming market town, dedicated to delivering exceptional care to a loyal local customer base. With excellent training and development opportunities, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to £75,000 annual salary

Up to £10,000 joining bonus

Up to £8,000 relocation package

Profit related bonus scheme

Tailormade benefits and development package

Holiday allowance of 33 days

Flexible hours

Private health and dental cover

Pension contribution

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Optical Council and passionate about customer service.
• Ability to work well within a team and deliver high-standard clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and provide contact lens services.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a friendly environment.

Skills

General Optical Council registration

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Education

Optometry degree

Job description

Want to be the reason why people should’ve gone to Specsavers? As an Optometrist here, you’ll be the go-to for eye examinations and contact lens services, helping us keep the nation seeing 20/20.

You’ll work with the store team to deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service to meet both patient needs and business objectives. And of course, you’ll be a key part in creating a warm and friendly environment for our customers and our team.

Our store

Based in Chard on the South Somerset and Devon border, our store has 2 test rooms and parking available nearby. Chard is a charming market town, with a strong local community feel, situated 15 miles south west of Yeovil and just a short drive from the coast.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 9 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

What’s on offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

1. Up to £75,000 annual salary depending on experience
2. Up to £10,000 joining bonus
3. Up to £8,000 relocation package
4. Profit related bonus scheme
5. Tailormade benefits and development package
6. Holiday allowance of 33 days per year, which can be negotiated
7. Flexible hours, 4 day week and part-time considered
8. Fixed term contract considered
9. Private health and dental cover
10. Pension contribution
11. Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
12. Support with CPD
13. Small community focused store, operating much like an Independent
14. 2 test rooms with plans to expand
15. A small, community based team with a loyal local customer base
16. Connections to our local hospitals
17. We run MECs and post cataract clinics

As we are a small team led by experienced partners, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. Whether it is higher qualifications you are interested in, you want to learn more about the day-to-day running of a business or you are interested in owning your own store one day, we are happy to support you every step of the way!

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills 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). You’ll also need to be confident and passionate about providing the best customer service and work well as part of a team.

For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on 07526511146 or email [e-mail].