Optometrist

Position: Optometrist
Location: Bideford, Devon
Salary: Excellent salary of up to £65k depending on experience  
Working hours: Full or part time hours – no weekends considered
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.  

We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. At Specsavers Bideford, you’ll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, as long as you’re a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.  

Our store 

Based in Bideford, our store boasts 4 test tooms with all the latest equipment, utilized by 18 members of staff!

The area

This historic harbour town is packed with independent shops, local produce, and the picturesque quay, which draws visitors during every season.

Bideford was once Britain’s third largest port and while it still has maritime connections, these days, it is more widely known as being a thriving shopping centre with pubs, music and restaurants to satisfy every palate.  We have the best beaches in North Devon including Croyde Bay and Westward Ho!. 

The M5 motorway is just over an hour away giving convenient access to all major road networks. North Devon is serviced by a reliable bus network that connects many of the towns, villages, and train stations.

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: 

• Excellent salary of up to 65k per annum (experience depending) 
• Strong performance based bonus scheme

• Excellent annual leave allowance of 33 days

• 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 

• Regular team events and team building evenings 
• Fun and welcoming team

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!  

If you like the sound of this opportunity, I’d love to tell you more about it.  Please get in touch at oliver.barkwill@specsavers.com, call me on 07549213191 or drop me a WhatsApp message.