Optometrist - Ashford, Kent

Specsavers Norge; Ashford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £10,000 performance related bonus

Flexible working

Private medical & dental cover

Pension contribution

33 days holiday + birthday off

WeCare employee wellbeing support

Relocation support up to £8,000

Discounted parking

Job summary

Specsavers Norge in Ashford is seeking an Optometrist to join their community-focused team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality eyecare while enjoying a flexible work environment and excellent benefits, including a salary of up to £70,000 plus bonuses and relocation support.

The role offers opportunities for clinical development, and the team values quality care over box-ticking. If you're GOC registered and passionate about patient outcomes, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• GOC registered and qualified Optometrist.
• Confident and patient-focused individual.
• Motivated team player who values work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality eyecare to patients.
• Utilize latest clinical technology and equipment.
• Engage in clinical development and ongoing education.

Skills

Patient-focused

Team player

Motivated

Education

Qualified & GOC registered Optometrist

Job description

Up to £70,000 + £10,000 performance related bonus + Flexible working + Tier 2 sponsorship + £10,000 Golden Hello + £8,000 Relocation Support

Looking for an optometry role where flexibility, clinical development, and work–life balance actually exist?

At Specsavers Ashford, we’re building a supportive, community-focused team - and we’re looking for an Optometrist who wants to enjoy their workand feel valued doing it.

Whether you’re early in your career or highly experienced, if you’re GOC registered and care about patient outcomes, we’d love to talk.

• Salary up to £70,000 (depending on experience and accreditations) Bonus scheme up to £10,000
• Full-time or part-time (with just one weekend day)
• Flexible start and finish times
• 33 days holiday + your birthday off
• Private medical & dental cover
• Pension contribution & death in service
• WeCare employee wellbeing support

Clinical development you’ll actually use Outstanding CPD and career progression Support with IP, Medical Retina & Glaucoma qualifications Support with leadership qualifications like ILM and pathway Access to latest clinical technology and equipment A team that values quality eyecare over box‑ticking

• Discounted parking
• Excellent links to London St Pancras

About you

• Qualified & GOC registered Optometrist
• Confident and patient‑focused
• A team player who enjoys encouraging others
• Motivated, but human - we value balance, not burnout

Interested but not actively job hunting? Let’s have a confidential chat - no pressure, no hard sell.

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now and contact Blair Mills on 07702 631967 or email [e-mail]