Optometrist

Specsavers; Ashington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join their dynamic team in Ashington. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment with experienced colleagues and modern facilities. You'll enjoy flexible working hours, competitive salary up to £70,000, and a range of benefits including annual leave, professional fees coverage, and development opportunities. If you are passionate about eyecare and customer service, this is the perfect chance to advance your career while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Ashington. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Medical and Dental

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace app

Confidential employee helpline

Clinical and professional development opportunities

Support with CPD points

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Optometrist and a member of the General Optical Council.
• Confident in providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of the Ashington store as part of a dedicated team.
• Provide high-quality eyecare and customer service.

Skills

Optometry

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

Registered Optometrist

General Optical Council Membership

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, committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. The store has recently had new Partners take over and would love an Optometrist who is looking to support the growth in our Ashington store.

Our store

Based in Ashington, we have an experienced team ready to support you. We have 3 test rooms, 25 minute set clinics, and free off-site parking. We are open to both full-time and part-time hours, as well as flexibility on alternate weekend working and clinic times to accommodate commitments you may have.

What’s on Offer?

As our new Optometrist, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These are just some of what you’ll be getting:

• Up to £70,000 per annum (experience depending)
• Bonus scheme
• 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full time or part time with weekend flexibility
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid
• Medical and Dental
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with higher accreditations and Pathway
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Support with CPD points

If you’re not local to Ashington, it’s worth knowing wildlife and nature is in abundance in and around this town, you can take in riverside walks and views of the countryside by heading to Wansbeck Riverside Country Park or Queen Elizabeth II Country Park.

Ashington is a great base as it is close to some of the most beautiful stretches of the coastline including at Cresswell and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea known for its beautiful sunrise and sunsets.

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need to be a registered Optometrist and 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.

Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!