The role
Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place.
If you're an experience Optometrist, who's passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
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.
Our store
Based in Barnstaple, Somerset, our store has 6 optometry rooms and our wonderful team is made of over 25 dedicated colleagues.
Our location
Barnstaple has a rich heritage and a vibrant market and there is something available for all ages. Not only this but by being based in North Devon you are in easy reach of the beautiful coastline and Exmoor national park.
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:
- Up to £75,000 depending on experience and supervision
- Performance related bonus
- Full or part time hours considered
- 33 days annual leave (+opportunity to earn additional annual leave through bonus scheme)
- Your birthday off!
- Pension
- Private medical and dental
- GOC fees paid
- College fees paid if supervising
- Death in service
- Enhanced services provided in store
- 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
What we’re looking for?
- Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist
- Someone who already has, or is keen to work towards higher qualifications
- Strong work ethic
- Willing to succeed
- Encourages colleagues
- Goes the extra mile
Find out more
For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on 07526511146 or email katie.francome@specsavers.com
Key information
Location
Barnstaple
- Optometrist
- Permanent
Apply by
21st August
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