Optometrist

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.
Our store
Specsavers in Mumbles opened in November 2023 and is a family orientated practice with hands-on Partners who also own Specsavers in Swansea. Our sister store in Swansea is aleady a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care and services; we want to continue that reputation in Mumbles. There is also  an opportunity to work across both stores if you so wish. Mumbles is located on the Gower Peninsular, a beautfully scenic location, on the western edge of Swansea Bay.  Swansea Bay is in south-west Wales, in the west of the United Kingdom, and is easy to reach by car (M4), train, coach, sea, or air. Just a 3½ hour drive from London, and 2¾ hours from Birmingham. In addition, fast and frequent train and coach services link major UK cities to Swansea Bay. If you’re travelling from further afield, it’s straightforward to reach us by air, Cardiff airport and Swansea airport operate internal flights whilst Bristol accomodates international routes.

What’s on offer?

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
• 37.5 hours a week, on a 4 week rolling rota
• Full and part-time working patterns
• Flexible weekend working
• 33 days holiday
• After 12 months qualify for an annual celebration day off
• Pension Contribution
• Private Medical & Dental Cover
• Death in Service
• Professional fees paid
• Good public transport links
• Funded professional development opportunities including College of Optometrists additional qualifications
• Support with CPD and clinical development
• Access to the latest clinical technology
• Opportunity to be a pre reg supervisor
• Opportunity to be involved in enhanced service delivery

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