Optometrist

Specsavers; Coatbridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday day off

On-site parking

Pension contribution

Job summary

Specsavers Coatbridge is seeking an Optometrist to join the team. You will conduct eye examinations and provide contact lens services, ensuring high-quality clinical care while supporting business objectives.

Join a collaborative team with flexible hours, on-site parking, and a supportive environment. Registered with the GOC, you’ll deliver exceptional customer service and contribute to a welcoming store atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with General Optical Council (GOC) and up to date.
• Confident and passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform eye examinations and contact lens services.
• Deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service to meet patient needs and business goals.
• Collaborate with store team to create a warm, friendly environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

GOC registration

Tools

Phoropters

OCT

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

Specsavers in Coatbridge are looking for an Optometrist to join them, whether you're newly qualified or an experienced Optometrist. Our Directors at Coatbridge and Airdrie are known for nurturing their team, with a focus on flexibility we would love to chat about what your ideal working week looks like.We enjoy a collaborative and supportive environment and our team members have enjoyed many years working here.

You will be joined by other Optometrists, with 5 test rooms long and short form all fitted with phoropters and OCT. The clinics are set and working hours will be between 8am – 6pm, however there is some flexibility around this.

Coatbridge is a town in North Lanarkshire which has a strong industrial history and lies 9 miles east of Glasgow, with several eateries as well as local and high street shops. Coatbridge has a variety of railway lines which cover six railway stations and is easily accessible from Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow by road. Regular bus services connect the town to the surrounding area, including East Kilbride and Hamilton.

What's on offer?

• Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
• Full or part-time working hours
• On-site parking
• 28 days annual holiday entitlement
• Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Pension contribution

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.