Optometry Partner - Newquay

Specsavers in Newquay are looking for an ambitious and talented Optometrist to become their new Optometry Director / Store Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to live your life in a truly beautiful location, whilst doing the job that you love. There’s terrific earning potential, plus you’ll have the chance to build a secure investment for your future. To help you to succeed, you’ll receive ongoing support from the existing fellow Optometry Partner and our leading global brand. You’ll also have access to the very best clinical technology and will receive unrivalled professional development. If you’d like to find out more about this incredible opportunity at Specsavers in Newquay, then read on.

What’s on Offer?

• 50% shareholding
• Be your own boss, while still receiving an excellent salary
• Share in business profits (dividends)
• Grow a business as an investment for your future
• Flexibility – a great work/life balance
• Build and shape your own team
• Make a difference to your local community
• Access to the best possible clinical technology, including OCT
• Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development
• Ongoing support from our leading global brand
• Support from existing and fellow Optometry Partner

About the store

Specsavers in Newquay is an established business that sits in a prominent position on the main high street and is firmly embedded within the local community. The store pride themselves in ensuring that every one of their customers receives an excellent patient experience. The high levels of service and patient care have led to numerous positive customer reviews and an excellent local reputation.

The store is currently home to 3 test rooms – all fully equipped with the latest clinical technology including OCT – meaning you will have everything you need to perform sight tests to the highest possible standards. We offer enhanced clinical services and currently carry out approximately 180 sight tests per week to their mix of Private & NHS patients.

A tight knit team of 10 dedicated and passionate colleagues call this store home. The existing Partner is really passionate about the clinical development of the team, and as the new Optometry Director you would have the scope to advise on training requirements, introduce new specialisms and build/shape the team further as required.

Specsavers in Newquay is an accredited Platinum Employer. 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.

Store location

Located on Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast, Newquay has previously been voted as “One of the Nation’s Favourite Seaside Towns” in the prestigious Which Holiday Survey, “Best Family Holiday Destination” by readers of COAST magazine, and recently won Gold for “Best Seaside Towns for Families 2019” by Days Out with the Kids. Newquay also has some of Cornwall’s finest beaches! As one of the most popular UK tourist destinations, the population off 22,000 increases to 100,000 in the summer months, meaning your customer base will be very diverse – but there’ll plenty of familiar faces too.

However, Newquay is open all year, easy to get to by rail, road or air and offers a range of top quality attractions within easy reach, alongside classic events and exhilarating activities both in and out of the water, and some of Cornwall’s best beaches.

Requirements of the role

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and willingness to maintain the customer-focused culture and the high standards of this successful store. As the new Optometry Partner, you’ll be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll be able to build a rapport with the existing team, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and possess an ability to build strong relationships within the local community.

Find out more

If you’d like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, then get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Paul Blower on: 07507872675 or email: Paul.blower@specsavers.com
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