Optometrist

Position: Optometrist 
Location: Perth, Perthshire
Salary: Up to £58,000 depending on experience plus up to £10,000 Golden Hello and up to £8,000 relocation assistance (terms apply)

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

Specsavers in Perth are looking for a qualified Optometrist to join their thriving store. Our practice is committed to clinical excellence, and we recently moved to new premises with access to the latest technology. With eight testing rooms, this is the perfect place to take your clinical skills to the next level.

At our store, we take pride in our commitment to the community. Our directors, Sandra and Sharon, have been leading the team for 27 and 17 years, respectively. With 15 staff members who have been with us for over a decade, we have a team that is knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated to providing an excellent patient experience.

Colleague development takes centre stage whether you want to obtain higher accreditations such as IP or are interested in becoming a director yourself one day. We currently have four staff members enrolled in the Pathway program, working towards becoming a director and owning their own business. We are committed to fostering growth and providing opportunities for colleagues to reach their full potential and our senior management and directors are on hand to offer guidance and support.

Location

Perth, the 'Fair City' of Scotland, is a dream destination for history buffs and nature lovers alike. Located in the east of Scotland, Perth is just a short journey away from Edinburgh and Glasgow. The city is famous for its elegant Georgian townhouses and cobbled streets. The city also boasts an array of monuments, art galleries, and museums that showcase the rich history and culture of Scotland.

If you are looking for a fun and supportive environment that values your growth and well-being, experience the best of both worlds and enquire about our Perth practice today. 

What’s on offer:

• Up to £58,000 depending on experience
• Up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
• Up to £8,000 Relocation assistance (terms apply)
• Bonus scheme in place
• Full or part-time working patterns available with all patterns considered
• Can accommodate shorter days for a better work life balance
• Flexible weekend working
• Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
• Your birthday off
• Excellent public transport links
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunity – higher accreditaitons, IP qualification and partner in development
• Access to cutting edge technology
• Support with CET points
• Great support from directors and team of over 40 colleagues

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.

Apply now to be a part of our local hub for clinical advancement, or to find out more contact Nimisha Mistry: nimisha.mistry@specsavers.com / 07704683041