Optometrist

Specsavers. A household name and a Highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.  

We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist who is ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. At Specsavers Truro, you’ll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, if you’re a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.  

Our store 

Based in Truro, our store boasts 6 consulting rooms and 3 audiology rooms with all the latest equipment, utilised by the 30 optical support staff. Our store has recently had a shop refit, we have 2 OCT machines and are the largest Opticians and Audiologists in Cornwall.

The Location

Truro is surrounded with retail therapy, culture and architectural history. Not to mention the festivals, events and beautiful countryside. Truro is close to many other locations like Perranporth, Newquay where there is also an airport and St Agnes. All great for water sport, family attractions and dramatic coastal scenery.

Truro is easily accessible through the A30 being the main route through Cornwall along with the train station with a mainline to London Paddington.

 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 £60,000 per annum (experience depending) 
• Packages worth up to £70,000
• Excellent annual leave allowance of 33 days, plus your birthday off 
• Flexible working patterns
• Full time or part time hours 
• Pension contribution 
• Professional fees paid 
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme 
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app 
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline 
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities 
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway 
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment 
• Support with CPD points 
• Very sociable team with summer staff festival, Xmas party, Karaoke, quiz nights, football corporate days and meals out!

What we're looking for? 

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need to be registered as a member of the General Optical Council (keeping this up to date). We will also need you to be able and willing to supervise a pre-registration Optometrist. You’ll also need to be confident and passionate about providing the best customer service and work well as part of a team. 

Got all of these?  We can’t wait for you to apply!  

Want to 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