Optometrist - Torquay, Devon

Position: Optometrist
Location:  Torquay
Salary: Up to £65,000 + £10,000 joining bonus + Benefits
Working hours: Full time or Part time
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist

Specsavers in Torquay are looking for a new Optometrist. On the back of substantial and on-going growth, we’re seeking an ambitious Optometrist to join our dynamic team. 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 £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Up to £10,000 joining or relocation bonus
• A strong performance-based bonus scheme 
• Holiday allowance of 33 days per year
• Private health and dental cover
• Pension contribution
• Support with CET 
• Personal Development Plan
• Professional fees paid
• Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT

With a focus on flexibility, we are open to full-time and part-time applicants and will consider any working pattern to suit you. So, whether you need condensed hours, alternate weekends or early finishes, we’re open to making it work – but let’s talk about that later. 

Our store is fully-equipped with the latest clinical technology, including retinal camera, auto-refractor, OCT, field screeners. 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.

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 770 229 or catherine.fairbanks@specsavers.com