Optometrist

Position: Optometrist

Location: Hailsham, East Sussex

Salary: Up to £90,000 package depending on performance

Working hours: Full time or part time considered with flexible working available

Experience level: This role is open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC

Specsavers in Hailsham are looking for a forward-thinking Optometrist to join them on a full or part time basis. Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, they are looking for someone who is passionate about their career and providing exceptional patient care.

The store opened in 2017 and has recently gone through a full refurbishment meaning you will be joining a state-of-the-art store that is modern, bright, and new. The store has 4 test rooms all fully equipped with the latest clinical technology and equipment including OCT and Phoropters in every room.

You will be joining a highly successful and experienced team of 13, some who have worked in the store since day one! Within the team there are fully trained Optical Assistants, a Dispensing Optician as well as experienced and pre-registration Optometrists, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

If you’re looking to progress your career clinically or professionally then you can achieve this in Hailsham – every member of their team is on their own development plan, this is something the store partners are passionate about and will support you with.

Our store is located in The Quintins Centre and there is free parking close by to the store. If using public transport the closest train station is Polegate Station.

What’s on offer?

• Up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience and if supervising a pre-reg
• £10,000 joining bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Full time or part time considered with every Saturday
• No Sunday working or late nights
• 33 days annual leave
• Your birthday off
• Sick pay
• Enhanced family leave
• Professional fees paid
• Private medical and dental cover
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Specsavers Perks
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, Medical Retina and Glaucoma certificates
• Access to the latest clinical technology and equipment
• Free parking nearby to store

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 Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward.

Find out more

If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Blair Mills on 07702 631967 or email blair.mills@specsavers.com