Optometrist / Director - Lerwick, Shetland Islands

Optometrist / Director - Lerwick, Shetland Islands Role summaryA golden and highly rewarding opportunity has come available for a qualified Optometrist to the join Specsavers Lerwick store with the potential of becoming a Director within the practice. This really is an incredible chance to take your career to the next level in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. 

The Essentials

Attractive joing bonus!Pathway to JVPStarting salary of upto £60,000A vast amount of opportunity for career development and progression both clinical and professional. E.g. Independent prescribing and ILM3Private medical and dental care (including family cover)34 days holiday a yearAll professional fees paidThe store also operates with a flexible working policy so if you are looking for a better work/life balance or require flexibility around childcare, you will be pleased to know that this will be supported

The store:

The Specsavers Lerwick store is the main opticians in Lerwick and since its beginning in 2012, has developed a very loyal customer base. The store operates out of 3 test rooms and as there is no local eye department, the store also provides a shared care service and receives referrals from A&E. The store currently employs 12 staff members to include 3 Optometrists and 2 Dispensing Opticians, so there is plenty of support on hand.

The Location

Lerwick, Shetland's Capital, is a lively, cosmopolitan seaport with services and amenities only usually found in much larger places on the British mainland. The town has a population of just 7,000 and is often referred to as a standalone gem. This seafaring settlement is a bustling port for trade, business and visitors to the isles and is the perfect place for someone who is looking to escape the rat race and be a part of community life in one of Britain’s most beautiful locations.

For further details, please contact our Recruitment Manager for Scotland, Paul Blower on 07507872675 or email paul.blower@specsavers.com