Optometrist

Specsavers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer is looking for an Optometrist in Lerwick, United Kingdom. Join a vibrant team dedicated to providing outstanding eye care while enjoying benefits such as a salary up to £75,000, relocation assistance, and continuous professional development. As part of your role, you will conduct eye examinations and work to deliver excellent customer service. This position offers the chance to work in a friendly environment and enjoy up to 32 days of annual holiday.

Benefits

Up to £75,000 salary

Golden Hello up to £10,000

Up to £8,000 relocation assistance

Bonus scheme

32 days annual holiday

Extra paid day off on birthday

Pension scheme

Private medical and dental

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and provide contact lens services.
• Deliver high-standard clinical care to meet patient needs.
• Create a warm, friendly environment for customers.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Knowledge of 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 you’ll be a key part in creating a warm and friendly environment for our customers and our team.

Our store

Specsavers in Lerwick are looking for an Optometrist to join their vibrant and dynamic team on a fixed‑term contract. Located in the main port of Shetland Archipelago, this store has three test rooms with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and runs on 30‑minute testing. Relocating to Shetland could be the best decision you make! If you are open to relocation, this site is a great starting point. Shetland.org – Welcome to the Islands of Opportunity.

Our team

We have a wonderful and experienced team 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 for you to enjoy. These include:

• Up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
• Up to £8,000 Relocation Assistance (terms apply)
• Bonus scheme
• Full‑time or part‑time hours
• No late‑night working
• 32 days annual holiday entitlement
• Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Pension scheme
• Private medical and dental
• Professional development opportunities such as pathway

Requirements

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!

Find out more

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