Optometrist

Position:  Optometrist
Location:  Neath, Wales
Salary:  Up to £65,000 plus excellent bonus scheme
Working hours:  Full or part-time, school hours accommodated, flexible with Saturday commitment, no late nights
Experience level:  Open to both newly qualifed and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC

Specsavers in Neath have a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking Optometrist to join their thriving clinic. We recognise that our people are the key to our success. That’s why, at Specsavers in Neath, we do everything we can to ensure our team get the best from us too – from market-leading training, access to cutting-edge technology and a personal development plan built around you. Become our next Optometrist at Specsavers in Neath.

Our location

Neath is a market town and community situated in the Neath Port Talbot County Borough, Wales.  We’re located within easy reach of the M4, 10 miles east of Swansea and a short walk from Neath train station. There is ample parking available within a convenient 3 minute walk from the store.

What’s on Offer?

• An annual salary of up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Excellent bonus scheme of £500 - £600 per month - Up to £7,000 per annum
• Full or part-time working patterns available
• Flexibility on Saturday commitment
• No Sunday working
• No late nights
• Can accommodate school hours and compressed hours
• 1 hour lunch break 
• A strong performance-based bonus scheme - our Optometrists regularly achieve £500 per month EVERY month
• Holiday allowance of 33 days per year including bank holidays
• Private health and dental cover
• Specsavers Perks – discount scheme providing savings off 100s of high street stores; bars and restaurants; supermarkets; holidays and much, much more
• FREE access to the well-being app HeadSpace (worth £9.99 per month)
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities with support to complete extra clinical accreditations
• Personalised training and development programmes

Our Optometrists are an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed outside the test room too. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day.  We already have a wealth of experience within the Neath store; our director, Nigel, has been servicing our faithful customers for over 30 years. 

We’re fully equipped with 5 test rooms and the latest clinical technology (including OCT), so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best.  Our primary focus is to deliver excellent clinical care and exceptional customer service.  Our loyal patients have been coming to us for years and we know how to make every visit a positive experience.  We don’t dictate our test times, our patients do.  If they need 30 minutes, that’s what they get.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to be a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist with the drive, passion, and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you’ll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll need to demonstrate good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential.

People choose us - for care and careers. Because feeling supported and valued makes a difference. We were proud to be ranked 16th best place to work in the world in 2024 by Great Place to Work®, a reflection of the supportive, people-first culture we’ve built.We’re locally owned by people who understand our communities, powered by leading-edge technology, and committed to making eye care accessible and affordable for everyone. When you join us, you’re choosing more than a job - you’re choosing a place where you can thrive.

Find out more

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