Optometrist

Specsavers; Barry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Optometrist to join their thriving Barry store on a part-time basis. This role involves delivering high-quality eye care services while fostering a warm and friendly environment. With modern diagnostic equipment and a commitment to colleague development, this position offers excellent opportunities for clinical advancement and professional growth. Enjoy a flexible working pattern, generous annual leave, and the chance to be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

35 days annual leave pro rata

Professional fees paid

Outstanding clinical development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered member of the General Optical Council.
• Confident and passionate about customer service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and provide contact lens services.
• Deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Optometry

Team Collaboration

General Optical Council Registration

Education

Optometry Degree

Job description

Want to be the reason why people should’ve gone to Specsavers? As an Optometrist here, you’ll be the go-to for eye examinations and contact lens services, helping us keep the nation seeing 20/20.

You’ll work with the store team to deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service to meet both patient needs and business objectives. And of course, you’ll be a key part in creating a warm and friendly environment for our customers and our team.

Our store

Specsavers in Barry is looking for an ambitious and talented Optometrist to join their thriving store on a part-time basis. This busy practice hosts 7 full-size test rooms, all with easy patient access and is easily commutable from Cardiff by car within 30 minutes. The practice is equipped with modern technical diagnostic equipment; perfect for those seeking clinical advancement, utilising higher accreditations or aiming to attain an equity shareholding in the future. This is a great practice for anyone wanting to develop their career, both clinically and professionally. Colleague development takes centre stage, whether you want to obtain higher accreditations such as IP or are interested in becoming a director yourself one day. We are committed to fostering growth and providing opportunities for colleagues to reach their full potential, with our senior management and directors on hand to offer guidance and support.

In October 2023, a new contract for the delivery of eye care services in the community came into force in Wales - Wales General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS). Under the new regulations, optometrists will be able to fully utilise their professional higher accreditations when delivering eye care at primary level.

Non-WGOS registered Optometrists can contact HEIW at [e-mail] for information on mandatory training and NWSSP at [e-mail] for registration information.

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £55,000 FTE depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• No late nights
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• 35 days annual leave pro rata
• Professional fees paid
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities, including support with higher accreditations and Pathway
• Excellent support from directors and team

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need to be registered as a member of the General Optical Council (keeping this up to date). You should 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! To find out more, contact Nimisha Mistry at [e-mail] or call 07704683041.