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Lead Optometrist - Shandwick Place, Edinburgh - 60k

Employer
Specsavers
Location
Edinburgh
Salary
Competitive plus benefits
Closing date
14 Jun 2021

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Job Role
Optometrist
Sector
Multiple Practice
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Lead Optometrist, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh

Specsavers, Shandwick Place are looking for a Lead Optometrist to join their team. Our experienced staff are committed to using high levels of cutting-edge diagnostic equipment including OCT, Eye-Refract, Hospital, DVLA grade fields analysers and much more. As our next Optometrist you will have the opportunity to provide a first-class experience to every one of our patients.

The flagship store is situated in the west end of Edinburgh and only a few minutes walk from Edinburgh castle, princess street, Haymarket/Waverley train stations, and a few yards from the tram stop. The directors between them hold 60 years experience and are committed to personal development both clinical, professional, and commercial. The store was given the title of "Dispensing Centre of Excellence" awarded by Specsavers Group! In addition, the store boasts 10 test rooms, an in-store glazing laboratory, and a high-profile contact lens business. They have excellent connections with the local eye hospital & community shared care services.

Whats on Offer?

  • Up to 60,000 basic (depending on experience level)
  • 5,000 Welcome Bonus
  • Pension contribution
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
  • Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT
  • Phoropters in each testing room
  • Pre-Screening and Refraction completed for you prior to test
  • Close links with the local hospital, allowing a highly clinical focus
  • History of support with clinical and pathway progression
  • Rigorous sanitising & cleaning regimes to maintain a safe environment

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, well do everything we can to help you be the best clinician you can be.

Our location

This position is located in the vibrant city ofEdinburgh. With excellent transport links, it is not uncommon for people to commute from far and wide. There is something here for everyone: from shops, bars and restaurants to museums and parks for families to enjoy. As an Optometrist inShandwick Place, your client base will be very diverse but with plenty of familiar faces of course.

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 were looking for

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. Ideally IP qualified, youll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for an Optometrist who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, were looking for a high calibre resident Optometrist to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward.

Find out more

If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, wed love to tell you more about it. Contact Annon-Lee MacDonald on 07508 527 389 or annonlee.macdonald@specsavers.com

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