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 Lymington, 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 Lymington, our store boasts 3 test tooms with all the latest equipment, utilised by the 15 members of the team!

The Location

Lymington has a perfect mix of country, coast, and cobbled streets. With its wonderful bustling high street, with flowing bunting from one end to the other, beautiful quay and surrounded by coast and forest, it’s a great place to live and work. Offering that all important work and home life balance. The town faces Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, to which there is a car ferry service ready for a beautiful day trip of exploring.  Close by is a beautiful location called Lyndhurst, where you drive by roaming horses and ponies. What a beautiful place to live and work in. 

Thinking about relocating but worried about the cost?
We’ve got you covered! We understand that relocating for a new job is a big decision. That’s why we offer comprehensive relocation support to make your transition as smooth as possible. From helping with finance (up to £20,000) to settling into your new community, we’re here to assist you every step of the way.

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: 

• The opportunity to purchase 25% of shares following Pathway completion 

• Up to £70,000 per annum (experience depending) 

• Up to £10,000 joining bonus (terms apply)

• Enhanced relocation allowance up to £20,000 (terms apply)

• Fixed Term Contracts available

• Team bonus

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

• Full time or part time hours 

• 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!  

For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on 07526511146 or email katie.francome@specsavers.com