Optometrist

Position: Optometrist
Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience

Working hours: Full or part-time working patterns available
Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC

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.

After going through an impressive re-fit, our Specsavers store in Paisley, is looking for another Optometrist to join their team. They are a  community-focused practice dedicated to ensuring that every one of our customers receives an excellent patient experience. If you are an Optometrist ready to use your passion and knowledge, join us at Specsavers in Paisley where we deliver the very best in customer care.

What sets our Paisley store apart? The team, progression opportunities, and in-store support. The directors lead the way in clinical and professional progression, making this store the perfect place to advance your career in the way you want.

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Bonus also in place if supervising a pre-reg student as primary supervisor
• Mix of early, normal and late working patterns
• Flexible weekend working 
• GOC fees paid
• 29 days holiday plus your birthday off
• Excellent public transport links 
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities including IP
• A supportive and sociable team – there to support you to be the best clinician you can be
• Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app
• WeCare - WeCare looks after your wellbeing with a 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance, plus much more. Using your phone, tablet or desktop, you and your family have 24/7 access to thousands of experts, all from the comfort of your own home.
• Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT
• Store re-fit in late 2023 giving a modern working environment

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 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.

At Specsavers, we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and motivated. Proudly, we’re a certified Great Place to Work® and are ranked the 8th best company to work for in Europe! 

What we’re looking for

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward.

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