Optometrist

Specsavers; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical company in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Optometrist to provide eye examinations and contact lens services. Responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care, the role offers an annual salary of up to £70,000 plus a £10,000 joining bonus. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive team environment, the ideal candidate will be registered with the General Optical Council and have a strong commitment to customer service. Flexible working patterns and various benefits are also included.

Benefits

Annual salary up to £70,000

£10,000 joining bonus

Lucrative performance-based bonus

33 days of holiday plus birthday off

Free parking

GOC fees and college fees paid

Medical and dental package

Tailored progression plan

Qualifications

• Passion for providing best customer service.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Registered as a member of the General Optical Council.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and contact lens services.
• Deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service.
• Supervise Pre-Reg OOs, DOs & CLOs if desired.

Skills

Registered with General Optical Council

Customer service skills

Teamwork ability

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

Due to continued growth, we opened a brand new store in Bar Hill, and are looking for a motivated and passionate Optometrist to join our talented team. This store opened in February 2024, with 5 testing rooms and all the most up to date equipment. The location is also perfect with free parking right outside!

The patient base is very diverse, and we participate in all the local EOS schemes such as the MECS, cataract and glaucoma pathways so your days won't be boring. We also have a strong culture of developing our own professionals, so you'll also have the opportunity to help supervise our Pre‑Reg OO's, DO's & CLO's if you wish.

Travel

Bar Hill is only a 15 – 20‑minute drive from Cambridge city centre, reaching other areas such as Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, Peterborough, Luton and Northampton in under an hour's drive. The store's location is also accessible by public transport and a number of current staff utilise these links.

Our team

Come and be part of a team focussed on providing excellent care to our customers. Our directors have a wealth of knowledge and are looking to support with your progression and future development. Whether that's improving your clinical knowledge and skills by undertaking higher qualifications such as IP or helping you to become the director of your own Specsavers store one day.

What's on offer

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• A fantastic annual salary of up to £70,000
• PLUS a £10,000 joining bonus (t's & c's apply)
• Lucrative in-store performance based bonus scheme, paid monthly.
• Full‑Time (9am – 5pm), with some weekend availability required.
• The store are able to accommodate a regular working pattern, with 2 consecutive days off (if required).
• 33 days of holiday + your birthday off
• Free parking available provided by the store.
• GOC fees paid & college fees paid if supervising.
• Medical and dental package.
• Paid time‑off for CPD.
• Tailored progression plan in place suited to your career goals.

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.

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

For more information or to apply, please contact Jessica Robinson at Specsavers Recruitment Service on or