Optometrist

Position: Optometrist
Location: Gyle Centre, Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience

Working hours: Full time (38 hours)
Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC

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 in the Gyle Centre, Edinburgh 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.  

With a commitment to clinical excellence and a focus on work-life balance, this is the perfect opportunity to take your clinical skills to the next level. Having recently relocated, this brand new store boasts 7 testing rooms, all with state-of-the-art equipment; allowing you to be the best clinician that you can be.

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £55,000 depending on experience 
• Full time working hours (38 hours per week)
• No late nights
• 3 out of 4 weekends off
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Private medical and dental
• Professional fees paid
• Free parking
• 30 minute testing
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities - we will support with the cost for Prof Certs in IP,  Glaucoma and Medical Retina
• A supportive and sociable team
• Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT

We are passionate about the clinical & professional development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we want to support you every step of the way. Through open conversations and regular 1-2-1’s, we will work together to tailor-make a career that suits you. There are so many areas to explore; from WOPEC qualifications and independent prescribing to paediatric accreditations or enhanced optical services, ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway). Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. Whatever your ambitions, we’ll do everything we can to help you be the best you can be.

At Specsavers, we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and motivated. Proudly, we’re a certified Great Place to Work® and are ranked the 8th best company to work for in Europe! 

Interested? To find out more contact Nimisha Mistry - nimisha.mistry@specsavers.com / 07704683041