Optometrist Galashiels

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

Ranked the happiest place to live in Scotland, Galashiels, in the heart of the Scottish borders are looking for a bright, friendly Optometrist to compliment the team and join their thriving store. At Specsavers Galashiels, we pride ourselves on the customer experience we provide through clinical excellence. Our store is a local hub for Clinical advancement, and we take Optics very seriously, but we also understand the value of fun and work-life balance. If you want to work in a fun and supportive environment that will bring out the very best in your clinical skills but also allow you to enjoy your daily routine. 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.

Our team

We have a wonderful and experienced team in our store ready and waiting for you to meet! We have a great work culture and really encourage all of our staff to be the best that they can be!

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Great individual bonus in place
• All working patterns considered
• We offer flexible weekend work
• You will not be required to work at night
• Free parking in town
• Very close to train station with great links to Edinburgh in under an hour
• Professional fees covered 
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app 
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

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