The role
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
A rare opportunity has come available here at Cwmbran Specsavers. We are a Welsh leading customer service store, offering both clinical excellence and high Optometrist retention, with over 130 years of Optometrist experience within our current team. We offer IP/Med Ret & Glaucoma Cert training and run a very successful Pre Registration programme with the experience we are able to offer. We are looking for the candidate that fits into our staff friendly culture, offers high customer service, high ethical beliefs and a drive to further themselves both mentally and academically.
What do you have to offer that makes you the right candidate for this unique and rare opportunity?
What’s on offer?
- Up to £65,000 depending on experience and extra accreditations
- Bonus - up to £8,000 extra per year or 8 days extra annual leave per year
- Full or part time working patterns available
- Holiday allowance of 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
- No late nights
- Full alternate weekends off
- Private medical and dental package
- Pension contribution
- GOC and college fees paid
- Free parking
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to progress to Pathway/Partnership
- Support with CPD points
- Access for all store employees to our discounted benefits scheme
- 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 worth £9.99 per month
- Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT
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! To find out more contact Tom Shrewsbury: thomas.shrewsbury@specsavers.com / 07860666213
Key information
Location
Cwmbran
- Optometrist
- Permanent
Apply by
12th October
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