Optometrist

Specsavers; Thetford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a highly successful store as an optometrist, where your expertise will be valued in a supportive environment. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus performance-based bonuses, ensuring your hard work is rewarded. With access to the latest clinical technology and a close-knit team, you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional care to loyal customers. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in Thetford, with a range of local amenities and outdoor activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced optometrists to thrive and grow in their careers.

Benefits

Personalised performance-based bonus

Supervision opportunities

32 days holiday

Medical and dental plan

GOC fees paid

Free parking

Qualifications

• Qualified and GOC registered optometrist with a passion for customer care.
• Confident and willing to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer care and eye examinations.
• Assist in driving the practice forward with a focus on quality.

Skills

GOC registration

Strong work ethic

Customer care

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Qualified optometrist

Tools

OCT

Fields machine

Job description

Position: Optometrist
Location:Thetford, Norfolk
Salary:up to £70,000 + bonuses (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Full time or part time considered. No late nights!
Experience Level: Will consider newly qualified and experienced applicants.

Become our new optometrist at Specsavers in Thetford – a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care.

The Offer:

• Personalised performance-based bonus worth up to an extra £400 per month on top of your base salary!
• Supervision opportunities on offer.
• Some weekend work is required (e.g. 1 weekend day or alternates).
• Access to all the latest clinical technology (including OCT & fields machine in pre-screening).
• Supportive Optometrist Director, who operates an open-door policy and is on hand to assist you as and when required.
• 32 days holiday.
• Medical and dental plan or access to Specsavers Perks programme - you choose!
• GOC fees paid.
• Free parking.

About the Store:

Opening its doors in 2007, Specsavers Thetford has gradually expanded to 5 Test rooms. With a close-knit, long-standing team consisting of other resident Optometrists, pre-reg trainees, a part-time DO and retail staff, you will have a plethora of support behind you, enabling you to focus on offering a first-class experience to our loyal customers.

Located just over 30 miles North of Cambridge and 30 miles South of Norwich, Thetford is the perfect rural escape. With access to a local Forestry England Lodge which regularly plays host to Forest Live events and has on-site Go Ape and mountain biking trails, Thetford has it all: the lifestyle, the accessibility and most importantly, an amazing Specsavers store.

What we’re looking for:

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered optometrist, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong work ethic, and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident optometrist to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward.

Find out more:

For more information or to apply, please contact Jessica Robinson at Specsavers Recruitment Service on 07935 601662 or [e-mail].