Optometrist

Specsavers; Antrim; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optometrist in Antrim, where your expertise will be valued. This role offers a supportive environment with access to cutting-edge technology and a commitment to your professional development. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a variety of perks including health insurance and a performance-based bonus scheme. With a focus on teamwork and community care, you'll thrive in a culture that encourages growth and excellence. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives while advancing your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Joining bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

GOC & College fees paid

Pension contribution

Free parking

Permanent health insurance

Annual paid leave for volunteer work

Life insurance

Private health & dental plan

Qualifications

• GOC-registered Optometrist with 2+ years of experience required.
• Strong focus on customer care and professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer care while delivering professional optometry services.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance community health.

Skills

GOC registration

Customer care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Optometry qualification

Tools

Fundus Camera

OCT

Phoropters

Job description

Position: Optometrist

Location: Antrim

Salary: Competitive Depending on Salary

Working Hours: Part Time - 2 or 3 days a week - Days include Friday, Saturday and 1 other.

Experience Level: You must be a GOC-registered Optometrist with 2 or more years experience

Specsavers Antrim is seeking a talented and ambitious Optometrist to join our team. We recognize that our people are the key to our success. That’s why, at Specsavers in Antrim, we do everything we can to ensure our team get the best from us too – from market-leading training, access to cutting-edge technology, and a personal development plan built around you. Become our next Optometrist at Specsavers in Antrim – a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and unparalleled support.

What’s on Offer?

• Great Salary, depending on experience.
• Joining bonus (Terms Apply)
• Lucrative performance-based bonus scheme
• Generous Holiday Allowance 35 days per year (including bank holidays and your Birthday)
• Full or Part Time
• GOC & College Fees Paid
• Pension Contribution
• Free Parking
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Annual paid leave for Volunteer work
• Death in Service
• Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Private Health & Dental Plan
• Specsavers Perks – Discounted benefits scheme
• WeCare – UK confidential employee support helpline
• Subscription to the “Headspace’ App
• Access to the Latest technology – Fundus Camera, OCT, Phoropters
• CPD support

We are passionate about the clinical & professional development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we want to support you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff with their development needs.

Through open conversations and regular 1-2-1s, we will work together to tailor-make a career that suits you. There are many areas to explore; from WOPEC qualifications and independent prescribing to paediatric accreditations or enhanced optical services, ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision, and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway). Along with your clinical expertise, this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. Whatever your ambitions, we’ll do everything we can to help you be the best you can be.

Platinum employer

Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development, and Employee Engagement.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to be a qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist with the drive, passion, and willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you’ll need to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll need to demonstrate good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential.

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Sullivan at Specsavers Recruitment Service on 01566 471539 or [e-mail]