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Optometrist - Plymouth, Devon

Employer
Specsavers
Location
Plymouth
Salary
Competitive plus benefits
Closing date
31 May 2021

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Job Role
Optometrist
Sector
Multiple Practice
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Specsavers in Plymouth are looking for a new Optometrist. On the back of substantial and on-going growth, we’re seeking an ambitious and talented Optometrist to join our dynamic team at Specsavers in Plymouth. Be part of our continued success at one of the leading opticians in this fantastic area. 

 

About us:
Specsavers began more than 35 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody. Their passion for optometry has led Specsavers to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care in 10 countries. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of thousands of colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe. We are proud of how far we’ve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us too.
 

What’s on Offer?

  • An annual salary of up to £60,000 (depending on experience)
  • AHoliday allowance of 33 days per year
  • Flexible working schedules
  • Private health and dental cover
  • Professional fees covered
  • Pension contribution
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
  • Support with CET 
  • Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT
  • Opportunity to supervise Pre-Reg Optometrists

 

We are passionate about the clinical development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we would 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.  


Our Optometrists are an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed outside the test room too. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day.
 

We’re fully equipped with 15 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and an experienced team which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. 


We offer enhanced clinical services including diabetes screening, IOP referral refinement, post-operative cataract screening and glaucoma co-management. We always aim to be the very best we can be – both clinically and in terms of customer service. Our experienced, diverse and friendly team are always on hand to offer support and take care of patient’s needs, meaning that as our new Optometrist, you can focus on offering a first-class sight test to our loyal customers.  

 

Dr Josie Forte the Ophthalmic Director is also a Lead Assessor for WOPEC, Head of Enhanced Optical Services within the Specsavers group and sits on the General Optical Council as a Registrant Council Member. A great role model and mentor for someone wanting to develop and drive their career and profession forward.

 

Platinum employer
Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.

 

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.

Find out more
If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Catherine Fairbanks on 01566 770229 or catherine.fairbanks@specsavers.com

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