Optometrist

Specsavers; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65,000

Full or part time opportunity

GOC fees paid

Medical and dental cover

Bonus

33 days holiday plus your birthday off

Pension scheme enrollment

Specsavers Perks

WeCare support

Headspace subscription

Eyecare/hearing discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave & sick pay

Job summary

Specsavers in Paignton, Devon, is seeking a qualified optometrist to join a well‑established team. This role welcomes both newly qualified and experienced optometrists, offering clinical development and access to innovative equipment within a supportive group of experienced opticians and technicians.

The Paignton store features four testing rooms, local parking, and a focus on professional development. Benefits include generous holidays, pension enrollment, medical and dental cover, and

Qualifications

• Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist.
• Confident and has a strong work ethic.
• Willing to succeed and encourage colleagues.

Skills

GOC registered

Confident

Strong work ethic

Willing to succeed

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.

Paignton, located in Devon, offers the perfect blend of seaside charm, rich heritage, and breathtaking coastline. Whether you're looking to unwind on the sandy beach, explore neighboring towns, delve into local history, visit the zoo, or enjoy scenic coastal walks, Paignton has something for everyone. Additionally, it's conveniently situated less than an hour from the nearest cities, Plymouth and Exeter, which also features an airport.

Our store

Based in Paignton, we have 4 testing rooms and local parking available. We can offer clinical and professional development and have a generous staff room along with hearcare and our own lab.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of long standing members in our store ready and waiting for you to meet some have been here for 20 years ! We also have a sister store in Totnes.

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 £65,000 depending on experience
• Full or part time opportunity
• GOC fees paid
• Medical and dental cover
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday plus your birthday off
• 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 your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

What we’re looking for?

• Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist
• Confident
• Strong work ethic
• Willing to succeed
• Encourages colleagues
• Goes the extra mile

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you.