Optometrist

Specsavers; Maryport; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused optical store in Maryport is seeking an Optometrist dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and growing within the team. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £48,000 to £60,000, numerous benefits such as extensive holiday, pension contributions, and support for professional development. The Optometrist will play a vital role in enhancing customer experience and collaborating effectively with colleagues while using the latest equipment available.

Benefits

Annual salary from £48,000-£60,000

33 days holidays

Pension contribution

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Support with further education

GOC fees paid

Private medical and dental care

Free pair of glasses every 6 months

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Qualifications

• Must be a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist.
• Passionate about customer care and building rapport with the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care.
• Work collaboratively with the team to drive practice forward.
• Take a hands-on approach in patient interactions.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Customer care

Education

Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist

Job description

Specsavers in Crosby are looking for an 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. Our Crosby store hosts 3 sight rooms, 1 dual function and 1 designated hear care room and is complete with the latest equipment.

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.

Benefits

• An annual salary from £48,000-£60,000 (depending on experience & accreditations)
• 33 days holidays (extra bonus day per 6 months without sickness)
• 1 in 4 weekends off (Saturday and Sunday)
• Pension contribution
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities – happy to support with ILM/pathway for Directorship
• Support with further education – Prof CERT retina/glaucoma
• Support with CPD points
• GOC fees paid for
• Private medical and dental care
• Free pair of glasses every 6 months
• Reduced contact lens pricess (OTC & CLSP)
• Specsavers Enhanced Perks – Perks is our discounted benefits scheme, which helps you to save money on a range of products and services like travel, home, motoring and health and leisure. Healthcare cash plans that pay out up to a maximum benefit to the employee on production of receipts/evidence of Health care services. There is also a comprehensive Travel plan. Employees can also top up these plans to include their partner and/or children.
• Subscription to the "Headspace" App
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline