Optometrist

Position: Optometrist
Location: Southampton
Salary: up to £65,000 + Benefits and £10,000 Joining Bonus (terms apply)
Working hours: Full time or Part time
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist

We have an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist to join our Southampton City Centre store!

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. Not only is the town brimming with fantastic new developments, it is perfect for families, as well as playing host to fantastic night-life. As an optometrist in 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?

• Basic Salary up to £65k depending on experience  
• £10,000 Joining Bonus paid after successful completion of probation (terms apply)
• Fantastic uncapped bonus
• Extensive benefits package 
• 33 days holiday per year
• Professional fees paid
• Highly acclaimed store in optical community
• Great opportunity for progression
• Support with CET points

The Store

The store is located in a busy city centre surrounded by high street staples and quality shopping. The Bargate Quarter shopping, living and leisure development opened in 2020 and is across the road from the store. There are direct rail links to Birmingham, Manchester and London and an international airport (Eastleigh).  Southampton is one of the UK’s top research universities; one of  24 universities within the Russell Group.

The practice runs a tight and energetic team with a very diverse customer base. Specsavers Southampton have 6 test rooms (all long form) and have a large contact lens database and deliver the local MECS for the NHS. The store is due for rebrand in the coming 12 months and we have Specsavers equipment in rooms. Phoropter heads are installed and we would consider any specific equipment requirements.

About us….and you

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.

Find out more

For more information or to apply, please contact Lauren Singh at Specsavers Recruitment Service on 07549 210919 or lauren.singh@specsavers.com