Optometrist

Specsavers; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eyecare provider based in Oban, UK is seeking a qualified Optometrist to join their dynamic team. You will benefit from great training and development opportunities, competitive salary up to £55k, and various perks including a golden hello and relocation assistance. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within an established team focused on delivering exceptional eyecare services.

Benefits

Up to £55k salary

Up to £10k golden hello

Up to £19k relocation assistance

Extra day off for your birthday

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks for everyday discounts

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist.
• IP qualification preferred but not essential.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional eyecare to patients.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of Opticians and Technicians.
• Participate in ongoing clinical and professional development.

Skills

Confident

Strong work ethic

Encourages colleagues

Willing to succeed

Goes the extra mile

Education

Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist

Ideally IP qualified

Job description

Overview

Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place.
Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, if you’re passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Our store

Based in Oban, a picturesque town on the west coast of Scotland. Oban is known for its stunning scenery, rich history and vibrant culture.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 20 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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 £55k depending on experience
• Up to £10k golden hello (terms apply)
• Up to £19k relocation assistance (terms apply)
• Full time - with weekend flexibility
• Could eventually work between Oban, and their new store of Fort William - once opened
• Extra day off for your birthday to celebrate you
• Fantastic progression and development opportunities
• We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay (terms apply)

What we’re looking for?

• Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist
• Ideally IP qualified - but not essential
• Confident
• Strong work ethic
• Willing to succeed
• Encourages colleagues
• Goes the extra mile

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!