Optometrist - Royston Howes

SCRIVENS LTD; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours (full- and part-time)

Competitive salary

Professional fees covered

CPD training

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff and family discounts

Full computerised systems

25-minute test times

Product range updates

Local enhanced schemes

Pre-registration supervision

Job summary

SCRIVENS LTD is seeking a qualified optometrist to join our Watford family. You will perform comprehensive eye examinations in 25-minute slots, diagnosing and managing eye health issues, and advising on spectacles and contacts.

You will nurture strong relationships with customers and collaborate with branch teams to drive service excellence. We value hands-on clinical care, patient-focused service, and ongoing CPD; flexible hours are available and professional fees are covered to support your

Qualifications

• Qualified optometrist with GOC registration.
• Excellent patient care and communication.
• Willingness to develop professionally and stay current with eye care

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations with 25-minute test slots and thorough patient care.
• Use clinical judgement to diagnose and manage eye health conditions.
• Provide expert advice on spectacle and contact lens options tailored to patients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and branch teams.
• Collaborate with branch teams to support business growth and service delivery.
• Participate in local enhanced service schemes and pre-registration supervision where applicable.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of optical products through CPD training.

Skills

Clinical examinations

Patient communication

Team collaboration

CPD engagement

Education

GOC-registered Optometrist

Tools

Autorefractor

Slit lamp

Job description

About the role

We are seeking qualified and GOC-registered Optometrists who share our commitment to putting the customer at the centre of everything we do. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, you will provide excellent clinical care while building strong relationships with both customers and branch teams. Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, you will play a vital role in driving your branch forward and ensuring exceptional service within your community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations with thorough patient care during 25-minute test slots.
• Use your clinical judgement to diagnose and manage a range of eye health conditions
• Provide expert advice on spectacle and contact lens options tailored to individual needs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring a positive experience at every visit
• Collaborate closely with your branch team to contribute to business growth and excellent service delivery
• Participate in local enhanced service schemes and contribute to pre-registration supervision when applicable
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of optical products and industry developments through ongoing CPD training

What were looking for

We want Optometrists who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and committed to professional growth. You should be confident in your clinical skills and enjoy working as part of a friendly, supportive team. Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, you will value hands-on clinical practice and be motivated to build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike.

What we offer

• Flexible full-time and part-time working opportunities tailored to your needs
• Competitive, market-leading salary based on your skills and experience
• Support and development for newly qualified Optometrists to grow their careers
• Professional fees covered for peace of mind
• Comprehensive CPD training and access to our extensive e-learning system
• Generous holiday entitlement including 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Exclusive staff and family discounts on products
• Fully computerised systems to streamline your workflow
• 25-minute test times ensuring quality and thorough patient care
• Access to cutting-edge optical products and regular product range updates
• Opportunities to participate in local enhanced schemes and pre-registration supervision
• A supportive, family-run company culture that values people and professionalism

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