Optometrist

Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place.  

Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, if you’re passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. 

Our store   

Based in Plymouth, Armada Way City Centre, our modern, bright and welcoming store covers 2 floors and has 16 test rooms. Situated on a busy high street, we have parking just a 2 minute walk away and easy access to Drake Circus where you'll find a range of top high street stores and a huge choice of places to eat, drink and relax. 

Our team   

We have a wonderful team of 96 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.    

What’s on offer?  

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:   

• Up to £59,000 depending on experience
• Performance related bonus, up to £500 per month
• Flexible hours including part time and compressed hours considered 
• 33 days annual leave + your birthday off!
• Full diagnostics provided including OCT, fundus photography, autorefraction and NCT
• GOC fees paid
• IP, glaucoma, med retina and other higher qualification sponsorship considered
• Enhanced schemes with a variety of referrals
• Rolling clinics with 25 minute testing
• Pre-reg supervision
• Relationships with external practices such as hospitals and GPs
• Staff training and meetings
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app 
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay 

This role would provide you access to industry leading CPD and the chance to network and collaborate with colleagues through our engaging clinical forums. You would have the opportunity to progress as a clinican including the chance to become a Lead Optometrist to influence clinical services and guide the clinical team. We also have numerous other career progression opportunities available. 

What we’re looking for? 

• Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist 
• Confident 
• Strong work ethic 
• Willing to succeed 
• Encourages colleagues 
• Goes the extra mile 

Find out more 

For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on 07526511146 or email katie.francome@specsavers.com