Optometrist

Specsavers; Minehead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious optometrist to join their well-established team in Minehead. This role offers a unique opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced professionals who are passionate about eyecare. With access to innovative equipment and a supportive environment, you will thrive in your clinical and professional development. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working hours and opportunities for further qualifications. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact in the community, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Up to £75,000 salary

Flexible working hours

GOC fees paid

Fully funded higher qualifications

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Employee support service

Discounts on eyecare and hearcare

Paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Passion for eyecare and commitment to patient care.
• Willingness to pursue higher qualifications and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional optometry services to patients.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Optometry

Patient Care

Clinical Development

Leadership Skills

Education

Optometry Degree

GOC Registration

Tools

OCT

Fundus Photography

Autorefraction

NCT

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.

Our store

Based in Minehead, our store has 4 test rooms and free parking close by.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 12 loyal members of staff in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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 £75,000 (depending on experience)
• Tailor made package. What are you looking for?
• Full or part time hours considered
• Flexible working, including compressed hours
• Full diagnostics provided including OCT, fundus photography, autorefraction and NCT
• GOC fees paid
• IP, glaucoma, med ret and other higher qualifications fully funded
• Enhanced schemes with a variety of referrals
• 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 on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Development opportunities

If you aspire to own your own optics practice one day, Specsavers Minehead is the perfect place for you! Paul Bradford, the current Optometrist Partner at the store, is enthusiastic about supporting colleagues who are passionate about becoming Specsavers Joint Venture Partners. Besides your daily responsibilities as a clinician, you'll gain invaluable experience in the commercial aspects of running a Specsavers store, as well as opportunities to enhance your leadership skills.

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!

Please get in touch at [e-mail], call me on 07549213191 or drop me a WhatsApp message.