Optometrist

Specsavers; Porthmadog; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a clinically driven Optometrist for their new store in Porthmadog. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality eye care while working in a supportive team environment, with excellent benefits including a competitive salary, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000 per annum

Up to £10,000 Golden Hello

No late nights or Sundays working

Flexible full or part-time hours

Free parking at the rear of the store

33 days holiday allowance (pro-rata)

GOC fees paid

Private health and dental cover

Discounted benefits scheme for employees

WeCare wellbeing program with 24/7 UK-based support

Annual Headspace app subscription

Opportunities for clinical and professional development

Support with CPD points

Qualifications

• Passionate teamwork skills are essential.
• Confident in providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and provide contact lens services.
• Deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service.
• Create a warm and friendly environment for customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

Registered with the General Optical Council

Job description

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Want to be the reason why people should’ve gone to Specsavers? As an Optometrist here, you’ll be the go-to for eye examinations and contact lens services, helping us keep the nation seeing 20/20.

You’ll work with the store team to deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service to meet both patient needs and business objectives. You’ll also play a key role in creating a warm and friendly environment for customers and the team.

Our store

Recently opened in April 2024, Specsavers Porthmadog seeks a clinically driven Optometrist for full or part-time work. The focus is on teamwork to ensure excellent patient experiences. You’ll have access to the latest equipment, including Nidek OCT and auto-phoropters. Located in Porthmadog, near Snowdonia National Park, with scenic surroundings.

Our team

We support your clinical and professional development through open conversations, regular 1-2-1s, and opportunities like WOPEC qualifications, independent prescribing, paediatric accreditations, ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision, and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway). This helps you grow professionally and can pave the way to store director roles.

What’s on offer?

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience
• Up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
• No late nights or Sundays working
• Alternate Saturdays off
• Flexible full or part-time hours
• Free parking at the rear of the store
• 33 days holiday allowance (pro-rata)
• GOC fees paid
• Private health and dental cover
• Discounted benefits scheme for employees
• WeCare wellbeing program with 24/7 UK-based support
• Annual Headspace app subscription
• Opportunities for clinical and professional development
• Support with CPD points

Requirements

You must be registered with the General Optical Council and confident in providing excellent customer service. Passionate teamwork skills are essential. If you meet these criteria, we look forward to your application! For more information, contact Nimisha Mistry at [e-mail] or 07704683041.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other and Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Retail