Lead Optometrist

Position: Lead Optometrist (12 months fixed term - Maternity leave cover) 
Location: Dunfermline, Fife
Salary: Up to £55,000 depending experience plus £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
Working hours: Full time hours preferred, but open to part time for the right candidate (4 days per week) 
Experience level: Experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.

We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. At Specsavers Dunfermline, you’ll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, as long as you’re a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.

A new opportunity has arisen at Specsavers, Dunfermline for a Lead Optometrist to join their tight-knit team on a fixed term contract for 12 months. This community-focused store is dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and building a loyal customer base.

Along with a competitive base salary and bonus scheme, you'll also enjoy a free catered lunch each day and a special gift after 3 months of service - £2,500 across 12 months, or a top-up of your holiday allowance. It’s the little things that count and we want our colleagues to feel recognised for their hard work.

As a company passionate about clinical development, Specsavers in Dunfermline will support you in achieving your ambitions. Over the years, 7 Optometrists have been supported through Pathway to becoming partners themselves, whilst others have gone down the route of further qualifications such as Independent Prescribing. All of which is supported by the store directors.

With a fresh store makeover and brand-new equipment installed in all 8 test rooms, this is the perfect opportunity to join a thriving store and grow your career.

What's on offer:

• Up to £55,000 depending on experience plus £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
• Bonus scheme 
• Full and part-time working patterns available
• No late nights 
• Free catered lunch each day
• After 3 months service a special gift of £2,500 across 12 months or top-up of holiday allowance
• 28 days holiday
• Your birthday off
• Private medical and dental plan 
• Death in service
• Professional fees paid
• Pension contribution
• Free parking 
• Qualification support to include IP, Pathway and much more.
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities 
• Professional and supportive team of over 50 colleagues
• Access to cutting edge technology

What we’re looking for…

You will be a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you will be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence; demonstrating good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential. 

Become our new Optometrist at Specsavers in Dunfermline – a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care.    

At Specsavers, we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and motivated. Proudly, we’re a certified Great Place to Work® and are ranked the 8th best company to work for in Europe! 

Interested? To find out more contact Nimisha Mistry: nimisha.mistry@specsavers.com / 07704683041

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