Optometrist - Treorchy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Professional fees paid

Flexible working patterns

No late nights

Excellent development opportunities

Job summary

Specsavers Treorchy is seeking an ambitious Optometrist to join a thriving store. You will conduct eye examinations and contact lens services using modern diagnostic equipment, contributing to clinical advancement and patient care.

The role offers a structured path for accreditation and potential equity opportunities. The store emphasises team collaboration, development, and support from directors, with flexible patterns and a favourable work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Registered with General Optical Council (GOC) and up to date on professional regs.
• Confident and passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
• Able to work effectively as part of a store team to meet patient and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and contact lens services.
• Deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service.
• Create a warm, friendly environment for customers and staff.
• Support ongoing professional development and accreditation pathways.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Patient-focused

Clinical excellence

Job description

Want to be the reason why people should’ve gone to Specsavers? As an Optometrist here, you’ll be the go-to for eye examinations and contact lens services, helping us keep the nation seeing 20/20.

You’ll work with the store team to deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service to meet both patient needs and business objectives. And of course, you’ll be a key part in creating a warm and friendly environment for our customers and our team.

Our store

Specsavers in Treorchy is looking for an ambitious and talented Optometrist to join their thriving store. The practice is appointed with modern technical diagnostic equipment; perfect for those seeking clinical advancement, utilising higher accreditations or those hoping to attain an equity shareholding in the future. This is a great practice for anyone wanting to develop their career, both clinically and professionally. Colleague development takes centre stage whether you want to obtain higher accreditations such as IP or are interested in becoming a director yourself one day. We are committed to fostering growth and providing opportunities for colleagues to reach their full potential and our senior management and directors are on hand to offer guidance and support.

In October 2023, a new contract for the delivery of eye care services in the community came into force in Wales - Wales General Opthalmic Services (WGOS). Under the new regulataions, optometrirsts will be able to fully utilse their professional higher accreditations when delivering eye care at primary level.

Non-WGOS registered Optometrists can contact HEIW at [e-mail] for information on mandatory training and NWSSP at [e-mail] for information on registration.

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £70,000 depending on clinical qualifications
• Bonus scheme
• Full time 9am - 5pm, Mon - Saturday (37.5, over 5 days per week)
• No late nights
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Professional fees paid
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities including support with higher accreditations and Pathway
• Excellent support from directors and team

Find out more

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). You’ll also need to be confident and passionate about providing the best customer service and work well as part of a team. To find out more contact Tom Shrewsbury: [e-mail] / 07860666213