Optometrist

Specsavers; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Dartford is seeking an ambitious Optometrist. The ideal candidate will be GOC registered and passionate about providing exceptional customer care. With flexible working hours and a competitive salary, this role offers outstanding clinical development opportunities and support from the team. You'll have access to the latest technologies and resources to enhance your career. If you are looking to grow and excel in your field, this is a great opportunity.

Benefits

Annual subscription to Headspace

WeCare - confidential employee helpline

Specsavers Perks - discounted benefits scheme

Pension contribution

Support with CPD points

Professional fees paid

Access to latest clinical technology (e.g., OCT)

Qualifications

• Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist.
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ambitious with a desire for clinical and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving practice forward as a skilled resident Optometrist.
• Support patients and ensure excellent customer experience.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Hands-on approach

Customer care

Education

GOC registration

Job description

Position: Optometrist
Location: Dartford, Kent
Salary: Competitive salary
Working hours: Full time or part time - happy to discuss flexible working
Experience level: This role is open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC

Specsavers in Dartford are looking for an ambitious and talented Optometrist to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Optometrist at Specsavers in Dartford – a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care.

What’s on offer?

• A competitvesalary
• Full time or part time - happy to discuss flexible working
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare- UK confidential employee helpline
• Specsavers Perks - 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
• Pension contribution
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities - we have a proven track record of ensuring our Optometrist's achieve their career goals
• Support with CPD points
• Professional fees paid
• 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; fromWOPEC 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.

What we’re looking for

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward.

If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, I’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Lauren Singh on07549 210919 or email [e-mail]