Optometrist

Specsavers; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 70K

Full or part-time hours

29 days annual leave

Professional fees paid

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers in Chandlers Ford is seeking an ambitious Optometrist to join a well-established team. Whether newly qualified or experienced, you’ll be part of a store with clinical development and access to innovative equipment, working alongside experienced Optometrists and Technicians.

You’ll have the chance to progress through the Specsavers Partnership Scheme (Pathway) and benefit from comprehensive training, with a strong focus on eyecare and patient service in a supportive store environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Ambitious and team-oriented with ability to adapt in a busy store.
• Opportunity for professional development and progression within Specsavers.

Skills

GOC registration

Optometrist

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 and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Our Store

Our store features three testing rooms and one hearing care room. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and welcoming team that contributes to a fantastic store atmosphere.

Location

Chandlers Ford is a beautiful suburb in Hampshire, known for its picturesque scenery, rich history, and vibrant community. Located on the outskirts of Southampton, it offers a range of attractions, from nature reserves to its historic train station. The local cuisine adds to the charm, making Chandlers Ford an ideal location for everyone.

What we’re looking for?

This role is open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC. If you are a team player and someone who can adapt well in a busy store, we would like to hear from you! We are passionate about the clinical and professional development of our team and as our new Optometrist, we will support you every step of the way. We are happy to discuss opportunities to progress to Lead Optometrist and through the Specsavers Partnership Scheme (Pathway) as well as extra courses and specialisims that interest you.

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:

• Salary up to 70K depending on experience, supervision and additional qualifications
• Full or part time hours considered with weekend flexibility
• 29 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Professional fees paid for
• Well-established and successful store within local community
• Opportunity for pre-registration supervision
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay