Optometrist

Specsavers; Athlone; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme up to €8,000pa

Medical insurance

Pension contribution

Sickness Benefits

Maternity/Paternity Support

Support for Clinical Development

Latest equipment

Job summary

Specsavers in Athlone is looking for a qualified Optometrist to join their team. You will have the chance to use the latest clinical technology, provide exceptional patient experiences, and be part of an engaged, supportive team.

This role offers an OTE of up to €80,000, a bonus scheme, medical insurance, and pension contributions. As a Platinum Employer, Specsavers prioritizes a positive employee experience and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified and CORU registered Optometrist.
• Experience in offering exceptional customer care.
• Strong clinical judgment and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first-class experience to every patient.
• Engage with the team and assist in driving the practice forward.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Customer care

Education

CORU registered Optometrist

Tools

Nidek phoropter

OCT

Job description

Working hours: Full Time or Part Time

Experience level: You must be a CORU registered Optometrist

Position: Optometrist

Location: Athlone

Salary: OTE of up to €80,000

Specsavers in Athlone are looking for a qualified Optometrist to join the team. Our experienced team use the very latest clinical technology which allows them to improve patient outcomes. At Specsavers in Athlone, we have a clear-sighted vision to transform eye health in our community. As our next Optometrist you will have the opportunity to provide a first‑class experience to every one of our patients.

What's on offer?

• OTE of up to €80,000
• Fantastic Bonus scheme up to €8,000pa
• Medical insurance and Pension contribution
• Sickness Benefits
• Maternity/Paternity Support
• Support for Clinical Development
• Latest equipment including Nidek phoropter rooms and OCT
• Highly engaged and supported team

Our Optometrists are an integral part of our store management team, so we are keen to get you up to speed outside the test room too. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day.

Platinum employer

Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.

What We Are Looking For

Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that is not afraid of a hands‑on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we are looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward.

Find out more

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Sullivan at Specsavers Recruitment Service on 087 426 5208 or [e-mail]