Optometrist

Specsavers; Armthorpe, Manchester, London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious optometrist to join their dedicated team. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for clinical and professional development. Enjoy benefits such as flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and the chance to progress into partnership. With state-of-the-art equipment and a commitment to eyecare, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in their career. If you're passionate about providing top-notch service and eager to grow, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave + birthday off

Flexible working hours

No Sunday working

Full diagnostics provided

GOC fees paid

IP and other qualifications funded

Free parking

Private medical and dental

Enhanced pension

Employee support service

Qualifications

• Qualified Optometrist with GOC registration required.
• Strong work ethic and confidence in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional eyecare and clinical services.
• Collaborate with colleagues in clinical forums.

Skills

Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist

Confident

Strong work ethic

Willing to succeed

Encourages colleagues

Goes the extra mile

Job description

Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place.

Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, if you’re passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Our store

Situated on the bustling High Street, with colourful bunting and flower baskets. The store is made up of 6 test rooms and has been recently refurbished to a high standard.

If you enjoy shopping, you are about a 10-minute walk from Clarks Village, with brands including Mint Velvet, Joules, Jack Wills, Phase Eight, Molten Brown to name but a few. Plus, you can enjoy some down time, with lunch at some famous eateries.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 26 loyal, dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.The team are well established, have a wealth of knowledge and some have been with us for 21 years!

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:

• Up to £70,000 depending on experience
• 33 days annual leave + your birthday off!
• Flexible working, including compressed hours
• No Sunday working
• Opportunity to develop into partnership
• Full diagnostics provided including OCT, fundus photography, autorefraction and NCT
• GOC fees paid
• IP, glaucoma, med ret and other higher qualifications fully funded
• Enhanced schemes with a variety of referrals
• 25 minute testing
• Free parking behind the store
• Private medical and dental
• Death in service
• Enhanced pension
• Loyalty bonus scheme
• Pre-reg supervision if that’s what you are looking for
• Relationships with external practices such as hospitals and GPs
• Staff training and meetings, with Pizza!
• Staff social events
• 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

What we’re looking for?

• Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist
• Confident
• Strong work ethic
• Willing to succeed
• Encourages colleagues
• Goes the extra mile

This role would provide you access to industry leading CPD and the chance to network and collaborate with colleagues through our engaging clinical forums. You would have the opportunity to progress as a clinician including the chance to become a Lead Optometrist to influence clinical services and guide the clinical team, plus there are numerous career progression opportunities available, including into partnership.

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Got all of these?We can’t wait for you to apply!

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

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