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 who is ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. At Specsavers Burnham-On-Sea, you’ll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, if you’re a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.  

Our store 

Based in Burnham-on-Sea, our store boasts 3 consulting rooms all the latest equipment. 

The Location

Burnham-On-Sea is a seaside town in somerset. with its natural beauty and long sandy beached, including having one of the longest sandies beaches in Europe. this is the perfect location for everyone. Burnham-On-Sea is steeped in history blossoming in the Vctorian era and offers many family activities.

 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: 

• Bespoke Packages worth up to £70,000 depending on experience and supervision
• Joining bonus up to £10,000 (terms apply)
• Enhanced relocation up to £20,000 (terms apply)
• Excellent annual leave allowance of 33 days, plus your birthday off 
• Flexible working patterns including flexible weekends
• Full time or part time hours 
• 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 
• Very sociable team with summer staff festival, Xmas party, Karaoke, quiz nights, football corporate days and meals out!

What we're looking for? 

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). We will also need you to be able and willing to supervise a pre-registration Optometrist. 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!  

Want to 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