Optometrist

Position: Optometrist
Location: Southampton - Totton
Salary: Up to £70,000 + bonus and benefits
Working hours: Full time or part time with weekend flexibility and no late nights 
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist

We have an excellent opportunity for a driven Optometrist to join our thriving Southampton- Totton store. You will join a highly successful and energetic team who work together to ensure our patients receive an excellent experience and you will also benefit from an engaging, supportive, and approachable leadership team. 

Our store has 3 optical test rooms is fully equipped with the latest clinical equipment and technology including OCT and Nidek Phoropters. 

We are looking for an Optometrist who is a team player and someone who can adapt well in a busy store. We are passionate about the clinical and professional development of our team, and as our new Optometrist we want to support you every step of the way. There are so many areas to explore; The Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) as well as extra courses and specialisms that interest you. There are currently 4 members of our team on Pathway, could you be the next?

This position will take you into the vibrant, growing city of Southampton. With excellent transport connections to London and the south, it is not uncommon for people to commute from far and wide to be part of such a colourful place. Additionally, there are direct rail links to Birmingham and Manchester as well as an international airport.

Not only is the town brimming with fantastic new developments, but it is also perfect for families, as well as playing host to fantastic nightlife. As an Optometrist in Specsavers Southampton, your client base comes with great variety, range, and plenty of familiar faces of course. In this large, fast-paced store there is never a dull moment.

What’s on offer?

• An annual salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience  
• Fantastic performance bonus scheme
• Extensive benefits package 
• Full time or part time with weekend flexibility
• No late nights
• 33 days annual leave per annum
• Private mental and dental cover
• Professional fees paid
• Highly acclaimed store in optical community
• Great opportunity for progression and development
• Opportunity for pre-registration supervision
• Support with CET points
• Parking nearby to store

What we’re looking for

Our Optometrists provide eye examinations and a contact lens service that meet high clinical standards as well as strict NHS guidelines. Equally, they provide every customer with clear advice and the peace of mind that comes with being in expert hands. To be part of our team, you’ll need to provide the same unique blend of customer care and professional excellence – which will make a big impact on the store’s overall success.

As a professional, you’ll be an expert at putting people at ease and welcoming customers with a naturally personable approach. You will talk customers through the eye examination process and talk through their options with them. What’s more, you must be passionate about what you do with an aptitude for organisation – which means you keep accurate records and always have up-to-date knowledge of the latest developments in your field.

About Specsavers:
Specsavers began 40 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug, and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody. Their passion for optometry has led Specsavers to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of thousands of colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe. We are proud of how far we’ve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us too.

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