Optometrist

Specsavers; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national optical retailer is seeking an Optometrist in Glenrothes to provide eye examinations and contact lens services. This role offers flexibility in working hours and a generous salary package that can reach up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience. Benefits include a bonus scheme, on-site parking, and 28 days of annual leave, plus an extra paid day off for your birthday. Candidates must be registered with the General Optical Council and have a customer-focused attitude.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

On-site parking

28 days annual holiday entitlement

Extra paid day off on your birthday

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Registered member of the General Optical Council.
• Confident and passionate about customer service.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and provide contact lens services.
• Deliver high-standard clinical care and customer service.
• Create a warm and friendly environment for customers.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Confidence in optical services

Education

General Optical Council registration

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

Specsavers in Coatbridge are looking for an Optometrist to join them, whether you're newly qualified or an experienced Optometrist. Our Directors at Coatbridge and Airdrie are known for nurturing their team, with a focus on flexibility we would love to chat about what your ideal working week looks like. We enjoy a collaborative and supportive environment and our team members have enjoyed many years working here. You will be joined by other Optometrists, with 5 test rooms long and short form all fitted with phoropters and OCT. The clinics are set and working hours will be between 8am – 6pm, however there is some flexibility around this. Coatbridge is a town in North Lanarkshire which has a strong industrial history and lies 9 miles east of Glasgow, with several eateries as well as local and high street shops. Coatbridge has a variety of railway lines which cover six railway stations and is easily accessible from Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow by road. Regular bus services connect the town to the surrounding area, including East Kilbride and Hamilton.

What's on offer?

• Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
• Generous bonus scheme
• Full time or part time working hours
• On-site parking
• 28 days annual holiday entitlement
• Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Pension contribution

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]