Optometrist

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   

Specsavers Basildon are looking for a motivated and passionate Optometrist to join our talented team.
This is a well-established store, with 11 testing rooms and all the most up to date equipment. 

The patient base is very diverse, and we participate in local EOS schemes so your days won’t be boring. We also have a strong culture of developing our own professionals, so you’ll also have the opportunity to help supervise our Pre-Reg OO’s, DO’s & CLO’s if you wish.
 

Travel:
Basildon is only a 40 minute direct journey via public transport to London Fenchurch Street station, meaning that this is a perfect location for commuters. 
 

Our team   

 All of our store colleagues are cert 2+ qualified and we have a great structure in-store which enables us to deliver an efficient, personalised service to each of our patients. Our directors have a wealth of knowledge and are looking to support with your progression and future development. Whether that’s improving your clinical knowledge and skills by undertaking higher qualifications such as IP or helping you to become the director of your own Specsavers store one day.

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:   

• A fantastic annual salary of up to £65,000

• Lucrative bonus scheme which could be worth up to £10,000 annually

• Generous holiday allowance of 33 days

• GOC fees paid for

• Private health and dental cover

• Pension contribution

• Support with CPD

• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities including Specsavers Pathway

• Access to cutting-edge clinical technology including OCT

• Every consulting room fitted with the latest NIDEK suite of equipment and OCT viewing stations

• WeCare- WeCare looks after your wellbeing with a 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance, plus much more. Using your phone, tablet or desktop, you and your family have 24/7 access to thousands of experts, all from the comfort of your own home.

• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app

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!  

For more information or to apply, please contact Jessica Robinson at Specsavers Recruitment Service on 07935 601662 or jessica.robinson@specsavers.com
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