Optometrist

Position: Optometrist
Location: Exeter, Devon
Salary: Up to £65k depending on experience + £10k joining bonus
Working hours: Full or Part time hours
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 Exeter, 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 Exeter, our store boasts 9 test tooms with all the latest equipment, spread across 2 floors!

The area

Do you want to experience all the benefits of the city, countryside, and seaside, all at the same time? Exeter’s location offers just that, being a mere 30 minutes’ drive from Dartmoor National Park and beautiful coastal locations, such as Sidmouth and Exmouth. Exeter also benefits from a bustling city centre, with an array of high-street names, quirky independent retailers, and eclectic cafés and restaurants. The city is extremely well connected to the rest of the country, boasting an airport and 3 main train stations, from which you can easily reach cities such as Bristol, London, and Birmingham.

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: 

• Up to £65,000 per annum (experience depending) 
• Up to £10,000 joining bonus
• Opportunity to work 4x long days
• Loyalty Scheme – Every year unlocks rewards e.g. gym memberships, buying back holiday etc.
• Regular 1-1’s to discuss development
• Performance based bonus scheme

• Excellent annual leave allowance of 33 days, plus your birthday off 

• 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.