Optometrist

Specsavers; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

28 days annual holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Pension contribution

Job summary

Specsavers Coatbridge is looking for an Optometrist to join our team. You’ll be the go-to for eye examinations and contact lens services, helping patients see clearly while delivering high standards of clinical care and customer service.

You’ll work with the store team in a warm, friendly environment, with hours between 8am and 6pm and flexible patterns for full or part-time roles, on-site parking and a generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent customer service and working well in a team.
• Flexibility to accommodate full- or part-time working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and contact lens assessments.
• Deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service to patients.
• Collaborate with store team to meet patient and business needs.

Skills

Customer service

Clinical care

Teamwork

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
• Generous bonus scheme
• 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.