Optometrist

Specsavers; Honiton; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £70,000 per annum

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Specsavers Perks – discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to the Headspace app

WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Access to latest clinical technology and equipment

Regular team events and team building evenings

Job summary

Specsavers in Honiton is looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist to provide top-notch eyecare. With a supportive team culture and high-tech equipment, you will thrive in a community-focused environment.

The role offers competitive pay up to £70,000, generous annual leave, and numerous benefits like pension contributions and professional development opportunities. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our customers!

Qualifications

• Current registration with the General Optical Council is essential.
• Willingness to supervise a pre-registration Optometrist.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality eyecare to customers.
• Supervise and mentor pre-registration Optometrists.
• Work as part of a focused team in a community setting.

Skills

Registered member of the General Optical Council

Ability to supervise a pre-registration Optometrist

Customer service skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Qualified Optometrist

Job description

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.

We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist who is ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. At Specsavers Honiton you’ll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, as long as you’re a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.

People choose us - for care and careers. Because feeling supported and valued makes a difference. We were proud to be ranked 16th best place to work in the world in 2024 by Great Place to Work®, a reflection of the supportive, people-first culture we’ve built.

We’re locally owned by people who understand our communities, powered by leading-edge technology, and committed to making eye care accessible and affordable for everyone. When you join us, you’re choosing more than a job - you’re choosing a place where you can thrive.

Our store

Based in Honiton, our store boasts 5 test tooms with all the latest equipment, utilised by the 25 members of the team!

The Location

Once described as having ‘the most beautiful landscape in the world’, Honiton is set in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is also just a few miles from the Jurassic Coast, making this the perfect location to spend your days off during the Summer.

Despite the town’s rural feel, Honiton is less than a 30 minute drive, or train ride, to the lively city of Exeter where you will find an array of high-street names, quirky independent retailers, cafés & restaurants, and an international airport.

To help you make the most of the lifestyle that this location offers, our Partners are happy to find a working pattern to suit your needs.

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:

• Up to £70,000 per annum (experience depending)
• Fixed Term Contracts available or permanent
• Excellent annual leave allowance of 33 days, plus your birthday off
• Full time or part time hours
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Support with CPD points
• Regular team events and team building evenings
• Fun and welcoming team

What we're looking for?

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). We will also need you to be able and willing to supervise a pre‑registration Optometrist. You’ll also need to be confident and passionate about providing the best customer service and work well as part of a team.

Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!

For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on 07526511146 or email [e-mail].