Optometrist

Specsavers; Chard Town; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health and dental cover

Pension contribution

33 days holiday per year

Job summary

Specsavers Norge in Chard, England, is seeking an Optometrist to perform eye examinations and contact lens services, contributing to high clinical standards and outstanding customer care.

You will work with a small, community-focused team to provide excellent eye care and service while supporting business goals. Flexible hours and development opportunities are offered in a welcoming store setting.

Qualifications

• GOC registration required for practice.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality clinical care and customer service.
• Ability to work well in a small community store environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform eye examinations and contact lens services.
• Deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service to patients.
• Contribute to a warm, friendly environment for customers and team.

Skills

Eye care excellence

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

General Optical Council registration

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.

We’re locally owned by people who understand our communities, powered by leading-edge technology, and committed to making eye care accessible and affordable for everyone. When you join us, you’re choosing more than a job - you’re choosing a place where you can thrive.

Our store

Based in Chard on the South Somerset and Devon border, our store has 2 test rooms and parking available nearby. Chard is a charming market town, with a strong local community feel, situated 15 miles south west of Yeovil and just a short drive from the coast.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 9 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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:

• Up to £65,000 annual salary depending on experience
• Tailormade benefits and development package
• Holiday allowance of 33 days per year, which can be negotiated
• Flexible hours, 4 day week and part-time considered
• Fixed term contract considered
• Private health and dental cover
• Pension contribution
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with CPD
• Small community focused store, operating much like an Independent
• 2 test rooms with plans to expand
• A small, community based team with a loyal local customer base

As we are a small team led by experienced partners, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. Whether it is higher qualifications you are interested in, you want to learn more about the day-to-day running of a business or you are interested in owning your own store one day, we are happy to support you every step of the way!

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.