The role
Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.
We’re looking for a passionate Optometrist ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. At Specsavers Berwick, we’re a quieter store and our Optometrists have individual clinics, meaning we can be flexible around start and finish times to accommodate for school runs. We would love to hear what your ideal working week looks like, whether you would like to start later or finish earlier, we are fully able to support your outside commitments.
You will be working alongside a supportive team who have all progressed their way up in this store, one of which started as an Optical Assistant and is now the Retail Director. The store has 3 test rooms all fitted with OCT and Phoroptors and testing times are between 25-30 minutes as we are both a community and patient-focused store and value both our customers and our colleagues.
The team love to go out for social nights every couple of months, as well as arranging to see films or shows and meals in between.
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 £68,000 per annum (experience depending)
- £10,000 joining bonus when you come direct to Specsavers Recruitment (T&C's Apply)
- 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
- Full time or part time with weekend flexibility
- No late nights
- Pension contribution
- Professional fees paid
- Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
- Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
- WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
- Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
- Support with CPD points
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! Contact Leah.Khalfan@specsavers.com for more info!
Key information
Location
Berwick-upon-tweed
- Optometrist
- Permanent
Apply by
24th October
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