Optometrist

Specsavers; Dundee; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known optical retailer in Dundee is seeking an Optometrist to deliver high standards of clinical care and customer service. You will be the key player in conducting eye examinations and providing contact lens services while working with a passionate team. The role offers competitive compensation up to £60,500 per annum, relocation assistance, and exceptional career advancement opportunities. Join a supportive team in a newly refitted store with state-of-the-art technology and flexible working options.

Benefits

Up to £60,500 per annum

Up to £10,000 Golden Hello

Up to £19,000 Relocation Assistance

Bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Enhanced pension contribution

28 days holiday plus birthday off

New modern working environment

Access to cutting-edge technology

Exceptional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a registered member of the General Optical Council.
• Strong customer service orientation and team collaboration required.
• Confident and passionate about providing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and provide contact lens services.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care and customer service.
• Support store team in meeting patient and business objectives.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Confidence

Passion for optical care

Education

Registered with the General Optical Council

Job description

Want to be the reason why people should’ve gone to Specsavers? As an Optometrist here, you’ll be the go-to for eye examinations and contact lens services, helping us keep the nation seeing 20/20.

You’ll work with the store team to deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service to meet both patient needs and business objectives. And of course, you’ll be a key part in creating a warm and friendly environment for our customers and our team.

Our store

At Specsavers Dundee, you’ll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. The store has been serving patients for over 32 years, with a passion for the profession and providing exceptional care to customers. The store has recently undergone a refit, housing a whopping 8 fully equipped test rooms with the latest clinical technology, including OCT and Phoropters. 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.

Our team

What else sets the Dundee store apart? The team, progression opportunities, and in-store support! The directors lead the way in clinical and professional progression, making Dundee the perfect place to advance your career in the way you want. They celebrate special occasions, recognise successes through exams and higher accreditations, and even throw a summer party- because it's the little things that count and make you feel part of a supportive and inclusive team.

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 £60,500 per annum depending on experience
• Up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
• Up to £19,000 Relocation Assistance (terms apply)
• Bonus scheme in place
• Flexible working 2 - 5 days
• You will not be required to work late nights
• Flexible weekend working
• Enhanced pension contribution
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Enioy an extra paid day off for your birthday, to celebrate you!
• Store had a recent re-fit so brand-new modern working environment
• 8 test rooms over 2 floors
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities including IP and Pathway to become a store director one day
• Access to cutting edge technology
• Amazing support from established team of Directors and colleagues

Find out more

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). 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!

To find out more contact Alicia Downing-Keat: [e-mail] / 07707850953