Optometrist

Position: Optometrist
Location:Irvine, Scotland
Salary: Up to 45,000 (pro rata) depending on experience
Working hours: 2 - 3 days per week but can also consider full-time working pattern
Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC

After going through an impressive re-fit and expansion, our Specsavers store in Irvine, is looking for another Optometrist to join their team. They are a community-focused practice dedicated to ensuring that every one of our customers receives an excellent patient experience. If you are an Optometrist ready to use your passion and knowledge, join us at Specsavers in Irvine where we deliver the very best in customer care.

The practice has grown to 9 test rooms and as a result we are looking for an Optometrist to come board 2 - 3 days per week. Ideal days would include a Friday and one weekend day. We can also look at expanding these hours to accommodate a full-time working pattern.

What sets our Irvine store apart?The team, progression opportunities, and in-store support. The directors lead the way in clinical and professional progression, making this store the perfect place to advance your career in the way you want.

Whats on Offer?

• Up to 45,000 (pro rata)depending on experience
• Team bonus scheme in place
• 2 - 3 days per week - Ideally include one weekend day and a Friday
• Can look at full-time working pattern
• Dental and medical cover
• Death in service
• Professional fees paid
• Free parking
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities including IP
• Support with CPD points - 1 extra day off given
• A supportive and sociable team there to support you to be the best clinician you can be
• Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app
• 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.
• Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT

We are passionate about the clinical & professional development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we want to support you every step of the way. Through open conversations and regular 1-2-1s, we will work together to tailor-make a career that suits you. There are so many areas to explore; from independent prescribing to paediatric accreditations or enhanced optical services, ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway). Along with your clinical expertise this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. Whatever your ambitions, well do everything we can to help you be the best you can be.

What were looking for

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our stores 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 isnt afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, were looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward.

Interested? To find out more contact Emma Johnston: emma.johnston@specsavers.com 01566 770125

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