Optometrist

Specsavers; Gilwern; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £70,000

Flexible hours

33 days holiday

Private health and dental

Professional fees paid

Free parking

Clinical development opportunities

CET support

Job summary

Specsavers in Abergavenny is seeking a qualified Optometrist to join our community-focused store. Open to both newly qualified and experienced professionals, with opportunities for flexible hours and full-time or part-time patterns.

The role involves delivering high-quality eye-care services and contributing to a growing patient base. You will be supported with ongoing professional development, CET, and a strong emphasis on patient experience, with a competitive package including up to £70,000

Qualifications

• Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist.
• Confident with a strong work ethic and willingness to succeed.
• Focus on delivering excellent patient experience and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide optometry services including minor eye conditions, pre- and post-cataract care, and glaucoma referral refinement.
• Engage with patients to deliver exceptional patient care and build a loyal customer base.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and CET activities.

Skills

GOC registered

Clinical excellence

Patient care

Team player

Education

GOC registered Optometrist

Job description

Optometrist

• Job Reference: 2981331688-2
• Date Posted: 21 September 2026
• Recruiter: Specsavers
• Location: Abergavenny, Gwent
• Salary: On Application
• Sector: Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Position: Optometrist
Location: Abergavenny
Salary: Up to £70,000 (depending on experience and further qualifications) and a £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
Working hours: Full and part-time working patterns available
Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.
Specsavers in Abergavenny are looking for an ambitious and talented Optometrist. We're a community-focused store dedicated to ensuring that every one of our customers receives an excellent patient experience. We're seeking an Optometrist ready to use their passion and knowledge to help us build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Join us at Specsavers in Welshpool where we deliver the very best in customer care.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £70,000 (depending on experience and further qualifications)
• Full or part-time working patterns available
• Holiday allowance of 33 days per year
• Private health and dental cover (after 1 year of service)
• Professional fees paid
• FREE parking for staff and customers
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with CET

Whether you are a Newly Qualified or more experienced Optometrist, we will support and encourage you to get accredited and involved in services for minor eye conditions, pre and post-cataract, glaucoma referral refinement and monitoring, and more. We change thousands of lives through better sight and hearing every year.

With the upcoming changes to eyecare in the country, there is no better time to practise in Wales; if you're not already WECS accredited we'll support you with your studies - it's easier than you think.

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. You can expect a busy yet relaxed environment where everyone is working towards the same goal: creating joy in vision for our colleagues and customers.

What we're looking for

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong work ethic, and a willingness to succeed. You'll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for an Optometrist who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we're looking for a high calibre resident Optometrist to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward.