Optometrist

Position: Optometrist

Location: Antrim

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience. **Joining Bonus of up to £20,000 in March**

Working Hours: Full Time Preferred

Experience Level: You must be a GOC-registered Optometrist

Job Term: This is a 9-12month FTC covering Maternity Leave - Looking to Start June 2026

Specsavers Antrim is seeking a talented and ambitious Optometrist to join our team. We recognize that our people are the key to our success. That’s why, at Specsavers in Antrim we do everything we can to ensure our team get the best from us too – from market-leading training, access to cutting-edge technology and a personal development plan built around you. Become our next Optometrist at Specsavers in Antrim – a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and unparalleled support.

What’s on Offer?

• Great Salary, depending on experience.
• Joining bonus of up to £20,000 (Terms Apply)
• Lucrative performance-based bonus scheme
• Generous Holiday Allowance 35 days per year (including bank hols and your Birthday)
• Full or Part Time
• GOC & College Fees Paid
• Pension Contribution
• Free Parking
• Private Health & Dental Plan
• Specsavers Perks – Discounted benefits scheme
• WeCare – UK confidential employee support helpline
• Subscription to the “Headspace’ App
• Access to the Latest technology – Fundus Camera, OCT, Phoropters
• CPD support

We are passionate about the clinical & professional development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we want to support you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on the fact that we support our staff with their development needs.

Through open conversations and regular 1-2-1s, we will work together to tailor-make a career that suits you. There are so many areas to explore; from WOPEC qualifications and independent prescribing to paediatric accreditations or enhanced optical services, ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway). Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. Whatever your ambitions, we’ll do everything we can to help you be the best you can be.

Platinum employer

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.

We were also nominated and shortlisted as finalists in the Opticians Awards for having the "Optical Assistant Team of the Year" in 2024

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to be a qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you’ll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll need to demonstrate 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.

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Sullivan at Specsavers Recruitment Service on 01566 471539 or chris.sullivan1@specsavers.com