Optometrist

Specsavers; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £65,000 salary (depends on опыт)

Up to £20,000 Golden Hello (T&Cs apply

Full and part-time patterns available

30 days holiday (pro rata)

Birthday off

Job summary

Specsavers in Edinburgh is seeking an Optometrist to perform eye examinations and contact lens services within a warm, patient-centric store environment.

You will work with the store team to provide exceptional clinical care, maintain high standards of customer service, and support the business goals while developing professionally through CPD and pathway opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) and up to date with professional standards.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality clinical care and patient-focused service.
• Strong teamwork and communication to support store goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform eye examinations and contact lens services for patients.
• Deliver high standards of clinical care and customer service.
• Collaborate with store team to meet patient needs and business objectives.

Skills

Eye examinations

Contact lens services

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

GOC 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.

Our store

At Specsavers Morningside, we pride ourselves on the patient experience we provide through clinical excellence and our store is a local hub for clinical advancement. We take Optics very seriously, but we also understand the value of fun and work-life balance. If you want to work in a fun and supportive environment that will bring out the very best in your clinical skills, but also allow you to enjoy your daily routine, contact us today to find out more. 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. Through open conversations and regular 1-2-1’s, 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 team

You will join an excellent team of 20 plus highly trained optical professionals who consistently provide high standards of excellent customer care to our patients, and we are looking for an Optometrist who shares this ethos. Specsavers, Morningside is owned and run by the same directors who own our Specsavers, Cameron Toll branch. Both directors have received multiple awards for their Management and employee conditions (Platinum Employer, and Investors in Young People) as well as for investment in test room technology and dedication to patient care.

What’s on offer?

• Up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Up to £20,000 Golden Hello (T&Cs apply)
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Full and part‑time working patterns available. Can accommodate full‑time hours over 4 days
• 1 hour lunch
• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• Your birthday off
• Professional fees paid
• 30‑minute testing
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to join an award‑winning store who won a National Optician Award in 2018
• Support with CPD
• Access to the latest clinical technology
• Support with Pathway – 2 colleagues in store currently pursuing partnership route

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.