Optometrist

Position: Optometrist

Location: Newtownards

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 - Depending on Experience

Working Hours: Flexible

Experience Level: You must be a GOC-registered Optometrist

Specsavers Newtownards are seeking a talented and ambitious Optometrist to join our team. We recognize that our people are the key to our success. That’s why, at Specsavers in Newtownards 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 Newtownards – a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and unparalleled support.

What’s on Offer?

• Great Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience.
• Lucrative performance-based bonus scheme
• Generous Holiday Allowance 35 days per year (including bank hols and your Birthday)
• Full or Part Time
• GOC & College Fees Paid
• Pension Contribution
• Private Health & Dental Plan
• Specsavers Perks – Discounted benefits scheme
• WeCare – UK confidential employee support helpline
• Subscription to the “Headspace’ App
• Access to the Latest technology – Fundus Camera, OCT, Phoropters
• CPD support

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. We pride ourselves on the fact that we support our staff with their development needs.

Through open conversations and regular 1-2-1s, 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.

Platinum employer

Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.

We were also the 2025 winners of the Best Customer Service awarsa at the 'Ards and Peninsula business awards' and a finalist for Best Place to Work

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to be a qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and 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.

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Sullivan at Specsavers Recruitment Service on 00353 87 426 5208 or chris.sullivan1@specsavers.com