Optometrist

Specsavers group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £70,000 + £10,000 bonus

Flexible working

33 days holiday + birthday off

Private medical & dental cover

Pension contribution & death inservice

Specsavers Perks Plus

Headspace subscription

WeCare wellbeing support

Relocation support

Golden Hello £10,000

Job summary

Specsavers Ashford is seeking a qualified Optometrist to join a community-focused team. The role offers flexibility, clinical development opportunities, and a strong emphasis on work–life balance.

You’ll work with a supportive team, ensuring excellent patient outcomes and professional development. Looking for either full-time or part-time arrangements with one weekend day, the position includes sponsorship options and relocation assistance where applicable, plus a comprehensive benefits suite.

Qualifications

• Qualified & GOC registered Optometrist.
• Confident and patient-focused.
• A team player who enjoys encouraging others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality optometry services with clinical development and patient outcomes in mind.
• Contribute to a supportive community-focused practice culture and patient care standards.

Skills

GOC registration

Patient-focused

Team player

Motivated with balance

Education

GOC-registered Optometrist qualification

Job description

Optometrist – Ashford

Up to £70,000 + £10,000 performance related bonus + Flexible working + Tier 2 sponsorship + £10,000 Golden Hello + £8,000 Relocation Support

Looking for an optometry role where flexibility, clinical development, and work–life balance actually exist?

At Specsavers Ashford, we’re building a supportive, community-focused team - and we’re looking for an Optometrist who wants to enjoy their workand feel valued doing it.

Whether you’re early in your career or highly experienced, if you’re GOC registered and care about patient outcomes, we’d love to talk.

Why join us?

• Salary up to £70,000 (depending on experience and accreditations) Bonus scheme up to £10,000
• Full-time or part-time (with just one weekend day)
• Flexible start and finish times
• 33 days holiday + your birthday off
• Professional fees paid
• Private medical & dental cover
• Pension contribution & death in service
• Specsavers Perks Plus & Headspace subscription
• WeCare employee wellbeing support

Clinical development you’ll actually use Outstanding CPD and career progression Support with IP, Medical Retina & Glaucoma qualifications Support with leadership qualifications like ILM and pathway Access to latest clinical technology and equipment A team that values quality eyecare over box-ticking

Location perks

• Discounted parking
• Excellent links to London St Pancras

About you

• Qualified & GOC registered Optometrist
• Confident and patient-focused
• A team player who enjoys encouraging others
• Motivated, but human - we value balance, not burnout

Tier 2 sponsorship available