Optometrist

Specsavers; Beccles; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD available

Medical and dental cover

Staff discounts

Job summary

Specsavers in Beccles is seeking an Optometrist to lead eye examinations and contact lens services, delivering high-quality clinical care and customer service to meet patient needs and business objectives. You’ll work with the store team to create a warm and friendly environment for customers and staff.

The role offers flexible working patterns, with 20–25 minute test slots, CPD support, professional fees covered, and medical and dental cover.

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

Based in Beccles, this modern 4 test room store has been serving the local market-town community for the past 3 years. With free parking behind the store and future plans for expansion, this small store has a lot to offer.

Our team

With a total of 20 in-store colleagues and all staff members qualified to a minimum of Cert 3, you will have access to a wealth of knowedge and support in all areas of the business.

Development is very much at the heart of the store, with 1 of their resident Optometrists currently being supported through the Specsavers pathway development programme, another undertaking the Independent Prescribing course and 3 TDO's on the shopfloor.

Community is also key and the Beccles team play an active role, regularly fundraising for donations towards their chosen charity - a local donkey sanctuary!

What’s on offer

• Salary: Upto £65k Pro Rata.
• Bonus: up to £5,000 available to be used for either relocation or joning bonus.
• Flexible working pattern available, Full or part time !
• Regular days can be accommodated as rota's are released 3-4 months in advance.
• Totally unique, individual set up for Optometrists! After your probation ends you will have the freedom to manage your own diary/clinics of 20-25 minute tests.
• CPD is available, supported and encouraged within the store - the opportunities are endless!
• Supervision opportunities could also be explored (with bonuses attached).
• Professional fees covered.
• Medical and Dental cover.
• Access to discounts across 100's of retailers via our Specsavers perks scheme

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’ll also need to be confident and passionate about providing the best customer service and work well as part of a team.