Lead Optometrist

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, contact lens services and much more, 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   

Join a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standard in Customer Service, join Specsavers in Norwich.

Located on a retail park, easily accessible from Central Norwich and surrounding areas, Specsavers Norwich Longwater is smaller store with 4  test rooms. Despite it's size, this store is not to be underestimated, packed with state of the art technology, and offering a range of enhanced optical services - patient care and experience is top priority at Specsavers Norwich Longwater.

Location

Norwich is a flourishing city in Norfolk, offering everything from heritage site to quaint markets, lively restaurants and an amazing music and cultural scene. 
Not only are you less than 40 minutes from the beach, you can also get to Cambridge in an hour and London in less than 2 hours on a direct service route.   

What’s on offer?  

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:   

• Lead Optometrist role. 
• Salary: £70-75k (dependent on experience, KPI performance and addiitonal accreditations).
• Incentivised bonus structure, with lucrative earning potential, based on personal performance. 
• A clear direction in your clinical career + all the support you need to help you achieve your goals.
• Full-Time or Part-Time hours available (some weekend work required). 
• FREE parking on-site.
• Personal development opportunities available also, e.g., supervision.
• GOC Fees paid.
• College feed paid, if supervising. 
• 33 days annual leave.
• Pension contribution. 
• Sick Pay. 
• Private medical & dental.
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings

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, in a busy store environment. BUT, most importantly, you will need to pride yourself on delivering clinical excellence with the ability/willingness to practice at the top of your license. 

Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!