Newly Qualified Optometrist

Specsavers; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a Newly Qualified Optometrist to join their dynamic team in Chelmsford. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while utilizing cutting-edge clinical technology. With a focus on work-life balance, flexible working hours are available to accommodate personal needs. The store boasts a supportive environment for clinical development, offering numerous training opportunities and a generous benefits package, including a lucrative bonus scheme and private health cover. If you are passionate about Optometry and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 33 days

Private health and dental cover

Pension contribution

Support with CPD

Access to cutting-edge clinical technology

Annual subscription to the 'Headspace' app

Parking available in the city centre

Expenses for commuters

Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities

Social team events

Qualifications

• Must be a GOC registered Optometrist, newly qualified.
• Looking for someone with strong clinical judgment and customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class experience to patients using the latest clinical technology.
• Support clinical development and assist in driving practice forward.

Skills

GOC registration

Clinical judgment

Customer care

Hands-on approach

Education

Optometry degree

Tools

Clinical technology

Job description

Position: Newly Qualified Optometrist
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + lucrative bonus scheme + travel expenses for commuters
Working hours: Full time or part time
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist (newly qualified)

Specsavers in Chelmsford, a social beacon of Essex, and sister store Springfield are looking for a forward-thinking, dynamic and clinically focused Optometrist. Our experienced team uses the very latest clinical technology which allows them to improve patient outcomes. Collectively we have a clear-sighted vision to transform eye health in our community. As our next Optometrist, you will have the opportunity to provide a first-class experience to every one of our patients.

At Specsavers in Chelmsford, we also appreciate that as committed as you are to Optometry, you have a personal life too. That’s why we can offer flexibility when it comes to your working hours. Just talk to us about what you need, and we can make something work to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance!

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £55,000 per annum
• Lucrative bonus scheme based on performance
• Expenses for commuters (to be discussed at interview)
• Generous holiday allowance of 33 days
• Private health and dental cover
• Pension contribution
• Large and 35-year established store with 8 testing rooms over 3 floors
• Brand new shop floor with fresh white walls and illuminated frame displays
• Longstanding team - the three full-time directors have been at Specsavers Chelmsford for 10-15 years since their pre-reg!
• Social team in-store with many events that they attend with the Springfield team!
• Parking available in the city centre / short walk from the train station with direct links to Liverpool Street & Stratford
• Support with CPD
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities which the store promotes.
• Essex training centre within the store as well as a standalone lab within 10 minutes of the site
• Access to cutting-edge clinical technology
• WeCare looks after your wellbeing with a 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance, plus much more.
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app

We are passionate about the clinical development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we would support you with extra courses and specialisms that interest you. Whatever your ambitions, from WOPEC qualifications and independent prescribing to paediatric accreditations or enhanced optical services, we’ll do everything we can to help you be the best clinician you can be.

What we’re looking for

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, we are also searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, who isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward and nurturing future talent.

Find out more

For more information or to apply, please contact Jessica Robinson at Specsavers Recruitment Service on 07935 601662 or [e-mail].