Optometrist

Position: Optometrist 
Location: Elgin, Scotland 
Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience, £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply) plus up to £8,000 relocation assistance (terms apply)

Working hours: Full and part-time working patterns available
Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC

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.

Specsavers in Elgin has been serving the community for over 24 years, offering a range of enhanced clinical services including urgent care, co-prescribing, foreign body removal and treatment for infectious and autoimmune conditions. With a prime location on the high street and a recent impressive refit, the store boasts 7 test rooms, all with the latest technology letting you get on with what you do best – Delivering exceptional care to your patients. The store also prides itself on its nurturing team environment which is supportive of the whole team’s professional development.

Location

The picturesque town of Elgin is located between Inverness and Aberdeen and is known for its stunning scenery and local distilleries. Elgin's medieval street plan is well-preserved, with winding narrow wynds and pends leading to the old, cobbled marketplace, known as the Plainstones. As one of Scotland's world-famous whisky regions, Elgin is a must-visit destination for those interested in the country's distilling heritage.

What’s on offer:

• Up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
• Up to £8,000 relocation assistance (terms apply)
• Full or part-time working patterns considered
• Flexible weekend working
• No late night working
• Medical and dental cover
• Only 5-10 minutes from the train station
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunity – partner in development opportunities and support with IP
• Access to cutting edge technology
• Great support from directors and retail team

What we’re looking for

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled resident, or newly qualified, Optometrist to join us, be part of the team here at Elgin and assist in driving our practice forward.

Platinum employer

Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.

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

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