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Optometrist
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Salary
Up to £50,000 per annum DOE
Location
Coatbridge, Scotland
Store ID
0313
Contract Duration
Permanent
Area of Interest
Optometrist
Location
Coatbridge
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
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sf-88002-1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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