Optometrist - Eastbourne, East Sussex

Position: Optometrist
Location:  Eastbourne, East Sussex
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum DOE + Welcome Bonus (terms apply) + Performance bonus scheme

Working hours: Full time or Part time

Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist

Specsavers in Eastbourne are looking for a forward thinking Optometrist. We’re a community-focused store dedicated to ensuring that every one of our customers receives an excellent patient experience. We’re seeking an Optometrist ready to use their passion and knowledge to help us build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Join us at Specsavers in Eastbourne where we deliver the very best in customer care.

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £65,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
• Performance bonus scheme 
• Welcome bonus (terms apply)
• 33 days annual leave per annum
• Parking available nearby
• Flexible benefits package (can be tailored to your needs)
• Specsavers Perks Plus – Perks is our discounted benefits scheme, which helps you to save money on a range of products and services like travel, home, motoring and health and leisure
• Subscription to the “Headspace app”
• WeCare: Confidential UK employee support service
• Pension contribution
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with CPD
• Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT
   

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 WOPEC qualifications and 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.

Platinum employer

Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to be a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you’ll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll need to demonstrate good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential.

Find out more

If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact George Coleing on 01566 770 223 or email george.coleing@specsavers.com.