Optometrist

Position: Optometrist 
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience 

Working hours: Full or part-time working patterns available with no late nights
Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are fully registered with the GOC

 Specsavers in Merthyr Tydfil is looking for a forward-thinking Optometrist to join our thriving team! We pride ourselves on our commitment to clinical excellence and our focus on work-life balance. Our ideal candidate is hands-on, has excellent clinical judgment, and is keen to build rapport with the rest of the team. We have been serving the local community for over 35 years, but moved to new premises in 2020 giving you a lovely and modern working environment. 

With 11 test rooms and the latest clinical technology, including OCT and Nidek Phoropters, our excellent team of 45 highly trained optical professionals, including Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, and trained Optical Assistants, take pride in providing an exceptional patient experience.

What’s on offer:

• Up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Lucrative bonus scheme
• Full or part-time working patterns available
• 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off 
• No late nights
• Flexible weekend working 
• Pension contribution
• GOC fees paid
• Support given to complete IP qualification and other higher accreditations
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunity – partner in development
• Great support from established team who have been serving the community for 35 years 
• Access to cutting edge technology

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.

Interested?

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