Optometrist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £60,000 per annum (experience)

Packages worth up to £70,000

33 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Headspace app subscription

Staff social events

Access to latest clinical technology

Job summary

Specsavers Truro is seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join our community-focused team. You’ll provide high-quality eyecare and services, while supporting a pre-registration Optometrist.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service and collaborative teamwork in a busy store with the latest equipment. GOC registration is required; the successful candidate will be passionate, professional, and committed to delivering outstanding eye care.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Ability to supervise a pre-registration Optometrist.
• Confident and passionate about delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide eyecare and optical services to customers.
• Support and mentor a pre-registration Optometrist where applicable.

Skills

GOC registration

Supervise pre-reg Optometrist

Customer service

Education

Qualified Optometrist

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
• Full time or part time hours
• Pension contribution
• 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.