Optometrist

Specsavers Norge; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000

Joining bonus up to £5,000

Performance-based bonus scheme

33 days holiday (including bank hols &

birthdays

GOC & College Fees Paid

Pension contribution

WeCare helpline

Headspace app

Latest technology access

CPD support

Job summary

Specsavers Belfast Victoria Square is seeking a talented Optometrist to join our team. We offer market-leading training, cutting-edge technology, and a personal development plan tailored to you.

This role supports career growth within a successful store known for staff progression and exceptional support. We provide a salary up to £45,000 (depends on experience), joining bonus up to £5,000, and a lucrative bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• GOC-registered Optometrist required.
• Must demonstrate customer-focused care and teamwork.
• Willingness to develop clinical and professional skills.

Skills

GOC-registered Optometrist

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Tools

Fundus Camera

OCT

Phoropters

Job description

Working Hours: Part Time and/or Full Time Considered

Experience Level: You must be a GOC-registered Optometrist

Specsavers Belfast Victoria Square is seeking a talented and ambitious Optometrist to join our team. We recognize that our people are the key to our success. That’s why, at Specsavers in Victoria Square we do everything we can to ensure our team get the best from us too – from market-leading training, access to cutting-edge technology and a personal development plan built around you. Become our next Optometrist at Specsavers in Belfast, Victoria Square – a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and unparalleled support.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience.
• Joining bonus up to £5,000 (Terms Apply)
• Lucrative performance-based bonus scheme
• Generous Holiday Allowance 33 days per year (including bank hols and your Birthday)
• Full or Part Time
• GOC & College Fees Paid
• Pension Contribution
• WeCare – UK confidential employee support helpline
• Subscription to the “Headspace’ App
• Access to the Latest technology – Fundus Camera, OCT, Phoropters
• CPD support

We are passionate about the clinical & professional development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we want to support you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on the fact that we support our staff with their development needs.

Through open conversations and regular 1-2-1s, we will work together to tailor-make a career that suits you. There are so many areas to explore; from WOPEC qualifications and independent prescribing to paediatric accreditations or enhanced optical services, ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway). Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. Whatever your ambitions, we’ll do everything we can to help you be the best you can be.

Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.

We were also nominated and shortlisted as finalists in the Opticians Awards for having the "Optical Assistant Team of the Year" in 2024

What we're looking for

You’ll need to be a qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you’ll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll need to demonstrate good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential.