Optometrist

Position: Optometrist

Location: Ammanford
Salary: Package worth up to £65,000 depending on experience
Working hours: Full or part-time working patterns available with no late night working
Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC 

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.

Specsavers in Ammanford is looking for an ambitious and talented Optometrist to join their thriving store. We have a wonderful team in place who all pull together and create an amazing working enviroment.  Ammanford benefits from having easy access to M4, as well as being located on the Heart of Wales train line and is easily commutable from Swansea within 40 minutes. Plus we also have our sister store in Carmarthen, so if you fancy working across both practices for a more diverse caseload and change of scenery then this is also possible.

Our soon to be rebranded establishment hosts 4 full size test rooms, 3 of which are on ground floor level. The practice is appointed with modern technical diagnostic equipment; perfect for those seeking clinical advancement, utilising higher accreditations or those hoping to attain an equity shareholding in the future.

 This is a great practice for anyone wanting to develop their career, both clinically and professionally. Colleague development takes centre stage whether you want to obtain higher accreditations such as IP or are interested in becoming a director yourself one day. We are committed to fostering growth and providing opportunities for colleagues to reach their full potential and our senior management and directors are on hand to offer guidance and support.

What’s on Offer? 

• Package worth up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Full and part-time working patterns available
• No late nights
• Alternate weekends off
• 34 days annual leave including your birthday off
• Private medical plan
• Professional fees paid
• Pension contribution
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities including support with higher accreditations and Pathway
• Excellent support from directors and team

In October 2023, a new contract for the delivery of eye care services in the community came into force in Wales - Wales General Opthalmic Services (WGOS). Under the new regulataions, optometrirsts will be able to fully utilse their professional higher accreditations when delivering eye care at primary level. 

Non-WGOS registered Optometrists can contact HEIW at heiw.optometry@wales.nhs.uk for information on mandatory training and NWSSP at nwssp-primarycareservices@wales.nhs.uk for information on registration

People choose us - for care and careers. Because feeling supported and valued makes a difference. We were proud to be ranked 16th best place to work in the world in 2024 by Great Place to Work®, a reflection of the supportive, people-first culture we’ve built. We’re locally owned by people who understand our communities, powered by leading-edge technology, and committed to making eye care accessible and affordable for everyone. When you join us, you’re choosing more than a job - you’re choosing a place where you can thrive.

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