Optometrist

Specsavers; Frome; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking optical group as a Lead Optometrist in a charming English town. This role offers a competitive salary, exceptional benefits, and a commitment to professional development. You will have access to the latest clinical technology and enjoy a supportive work environment focused on flexibility and teamwork. If you are passionate about providing outstanding customer care and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a fulfilling role where your contributions will shape the future of patient care.

Benefits

Private health and dental cover

Pension contribution

Holiday allowance of 33 days

Support with CPD

Access to latest clinical technology

Flexible working hours

GOC fees paid

Specsavers Enhanced Perks

Subscription to Headspace App

WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

Qualifications

• Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist with a focus on clinical judgment.
• Experience in providing exceptional customer care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality optometry services and patient care.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance practice operations.

Skills

GOC registered Optometrist

Clinical judgment

Customer care

Education

Optometry Degree

Tools

OCT

Job description

Position: Lead Optometrist
Location: Frome
Salary: Up to £60,000 + benefits
Working hours: Full Time or Part Time hours considered
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist

We are looking for a LeadOptometrist to join our team in Frome!

Frome is the perfect example of a quintessential English town, with cobbled streets, nearly 400 listed buildings and bustling with independent shops, café’s and restaurants. Known for it’s community spirit, arts, entertainment, and rich market town history, there will always be plenty to see and do.

Our Directors, Martyn and Richard, run the store just like a family independent. Being top in the region for customer service, they pride themselves on treating people well and having a happy team. This is shown by many of their team having been with them for over 15 years!

Your happiness is important, and our Directors are dedicated to putting your professional development first. That’s why they make the commitment to support you through a further qualification each year and they also run their own in-house CET events, giving you the perfect foundations to be the best Optometrist you can be.

About Specsavers:
Specsavers began 40 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug, and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody. Their passion for optometry has led Specsavers to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of thousands of colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe. We are proud of how far we’ve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us too.

What’s on Offer?

• An annual salary of up to £60,000 (depending on experience)
• 12 month contract considered – please ask for more information
• Holiday allowance of 33 days per year.
• Private health and dental cover
• Pension contribution
• Support with CPD
• Access to the latest clinical technology
• Fully flexible on working hours and weekends

• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities- happy to support with ILM/pathway for Directorship.

• GOC fees paid for

• Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT

• Specsavers Enhanced Perks - Perks is our discounted benefits scheme.

• Subscription to the “Headspace” App

• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

With a focus on flexibility, we are open to full-time and part-time applicants and will consider any working pattern to suit you. So, whether you need condensed hours, alternate weekends or early finishes, we’re open to making it work – but let’s talk about that later.

What we’re looking for

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward.

Interested?

Call Monique in the recruitment team today to find out more - 07526505354 or [e-mail]

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