Optometrist

Specsavers; Swansea, Hay Mills, Burgess Hill, East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers in Swansea is seeking an ambitious Optometrist to join their family-oriented practice. You will be responsible for eye examinations and customer service, working in a supportive team environment. Competitive salary up to £65,000, with additional benefits including a £10,000 Golden Hello and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible weekend working

33 days holidays plus Celebration day

Private Medical & Dental Cover

Death in service

Subsidised parking

Funded professional development opportunities

Support with CPD and clinical development

Access to latest clinical technology

Opportunity to be a pre-reg supervisor

Involvement in enhanced service delivery

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Optical Council.
• Confident and passionate about customer service.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

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

General Optical Council registration

Job description

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. And of course, you’ll be a key part in creating a warm and friendly environment for our customers and our team.

Our store

Specsavers in Swansea is a family-oriented practice with hands-on Partners. Our store has an "Independent" vibe, with all the standards and procedures you would expect from the global brand. We are looking for an ambitious Optometrist to join us. Additionally, we have recently opened our brand new sister store in Mumbles, offering the opportunity to work across both practices for a more diverse caseload and change of scenery.

What’s on offer?

• Up to £65,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
• Flexible weekend working
• 33 days holidays plus after 12 months, qualify for a Celebration day
• Private Medical & Dental Cover
• Death in service
• Subsidised parking available
• Funded professional development opportunities, including College of Optometrists additional qualifications
• The support of an experienced team of 12 optometrists
• Support with CPD and clinical development
• Access to the latest clinical technology
• Opportunity to be a pre-reg supervisor
• Opportunity to be involved in enhanced service delivery

Find out more

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). You should also 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! To find out more, contact Nimisha Mistry at [e-mail] or call 07704683041.