Optometrist

Specsavers; Truro; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days + Birthday off

Pension contribution

Specsavers Perks discount scheme

Headspace subscription

WeCare confidential helpline

Job summary

Specsavers in Truro is seeking a qualified Optometrist to join our community focused team. You’ll provide the best eyecare, support colleagues and supervise a pre-registration Optometrist, while delivering outstanding customer service.

You’ll work in a well-equipped store with modern technology and a supportive culture that values development, flexibility, and work-life balance. GOC registered Optometrists welcomed to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Able and willing to supervise a pre-registration Optometrist.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and teamwork.
• Committed to delivering the best customer eyecare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality eyecare to customers.
• Support and work collaboratively with the store team.
• Supervise and mentor a pre-registration Optometrist.

Skills

GOC registered

Customer service

Teamwork

Supervise pre-registration optometrist

Education

Optometrist qualification

Tools

OCT machines

Job description

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.

We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist who is ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. At Specsavers Truro, you’ll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, if you’re a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.

People choose us - for care and careers. Because feeling supported and valued makes a difference. We were proud to be ranked 16th best place to work in the world in 2024 by Great Place to Work®, a reflection of the supportive, people-first culture we’ve built.

We’re locally owned by people who understand our communities, powered by leading-edge technology, and committed to making eye care accessible and affordable for everyone. When you join us, you’re choosing more than a job - you’re choosing a place where you can thrive.

Our store

Based in Truro, our store boasts 6 consulting rooms and 3 audiology rooms with all the latest equipment, utilised by the 30 optical support staff. Our store has recently had a shop refit, we have 2 OCT machines and are the largest Opticians and Audiologists in Cornwall.

The Location

Truro is surrounded with retail therapy, culture and architectural history. Not to mention the festivals, events and beautiful countryside. Truro is close to many other locations like Perranporth, Newquay where there is also an airport and St Agnes. All great for water sport, family attractions and dramatic coastal scenery. Truro is easily accessible through the A30 being the main route through Cornwall along with the train station with a mainline to London Paddington.

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 £60,000 per annum (experience depending)
• Packages worth up to £70,000
• Excellent annual leave allowance of 33 days, plus your birthday off
• Flexible working patterns
• Full time or part time hours
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Support with CPD points
• Very sociable team with summer staff festival, Xmas party, Karaoke, quiz nights, football corporate days and meals out!

What we're looking for?

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). We will also need you to be able and willing to supervise a pre-registration Optometrist. You’ll also need to 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!