Lead Optometrist - Stockport, Manchester

Position: Lead Optometrist
Location: Stockport, Manchester
Salary: Up to 55,000 per annum (depending on experience) + great benefits inc professional fees & gym membership
Working hours: Full time
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist with more than 2 years experience

Specsavers in Stockport are looking for an experienced Lead Optometrist to join the team. We recognise that our people are the key to our success thats why we ensure our team get the best from us too: from market-leading training, access to cutting-edge technology and a personal development plan built around you. Become our next Lead Optometrist at Specsavers in Stockport a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and unparalleled support.

Whats on offer?

• Lead Optometrist role
• Annual salary of up to 55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• A strong performance-based bonus scheme
• Pre-reg supervision
• Full or part time role - So, whether you need condensed hours, alternate weekends or early finishes, were open to making it work but lets talk about that later.
• Holiday allowance of 33 days per year
• Private health cover
• Pension contribution
• GOC fees & college fees paid
• Gym membership
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities - we will support with 100% of the cost for Prof Certs in Glaucoma/Medical Retina
• Support with CPD points
• Want to become a partner within your own store one day? We can help with that too!
• WeCare-WeCare looks after your wellbeing with a 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance, plus much more. Using your phone, tablet or desktop, you and your family have 24/7 access to thousands of experts, all from the comfort of your own home
• Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app

Specsavers Stockport is a long-established store with 9 test rooms and access to the very latest equipment, including Nidek OCT and Nidek auto-phoropters. The store has a team of around 60 strong and is thriving. With close ties with the local optical committee, our Partners are committed to helping their Optometrists to progress in their career. 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 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 in the vibrant town of Stockport, 7 miles southeast of Manchester city centre. With excellent transport links, Intercity train routes from Manchester to Stockport take 10 minutes. The local council are investing in the borough too, ensuring Stockport remains to be a great place to live and work, creating and delivering a thriving future.

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. 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.

Get in touch

For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Kasia Mnich - kasia.mnich@specsavers.com or call 07939988974

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