Jobs in Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Optometrist

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.

Our Rushden store hosts 7 fully equipped test rooms, complete with a new FARS machine and are offering some enhanced optical services to the community, which offers some variety.

What’s on Offer?

• Basic salary from £45,000 up to £65,000 depending on experience & accreditations & pre-reg supervision
• Performance related bonus scheme - averaging £5,000 a year
• Alternate weekends or set weekend day - with flexibility
• 33 days holiday
• Your Birthday off
• Sick Pay
• Enhanced family leave
• FARS machine
• Full time or part time (min 1 days) including one weekend day each week
• Pension contribution
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities - MECS, IP and more!
• Support with CPD points
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks Level 2
• Investment in further development and courses
• Free on street parking

We are passionate about the clinical development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we would to support you with extra courses and specialisms that interest you. Whatever your ambitions, from WOPEC qualifications and independent prescribing to paediatric accreditations or enhanced optical services, we’ll do everything we can to help you be the best clinician you can be.

People choose us - for care and careers. Because feeling supported and valued makes a difference. We were proud to be ranked 12th best place to work in the world in 2025 by Great Place to Work®, a reflection of the supportive, people-first culture we’ve built.
We’re locally owned by people who understand our communities, powered by leading-edge technology, and committed to making eye care accessible and affordable for everyone. When you join us, you’re choosing more than a job - you’re choosing a place where you can thrive.

What we’re looking for?

• Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist
• Someone who shares our store’s ethos
• Wants to grow and develop
• Offers exceptional customer care
• Great clinical judgement
• Hands-on approach
• Keen to get involved

Find out more

If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact George Coleing on 07526511143 or email george.coleing@specsavers.com.