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Optometrist

Employer
Specsavers
Location
Southampton
Salary
Up to 65,000depending on experience + bonus + 10,000 joining bonus paid on successful completion of probation + Up to 8,000 relocation assistance (terms apply) plus Uncapped performance related bonus earning up to 9,600 per year
Closing date
25 Dec 2024
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Job Role
Optometrist
Sector
Multiple Practice
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Position:Optometrist

NQ and experienced applicants welcome

Location: Shirley, Southampton

Salary: Up to 65,000depending on experience + bonus + 10,000 joining bonus paid on successful completion of probation + Up to 8,000 relocation assistance (terms apply) plus Uncapped performance related bonus earning up to 9,600 per year

Working hours:40 hours - Full time or part timehours considered

Experience level:You must be a GOC registered Optometrist

Specsavers in Shirley are looking for an experienced or Newly Qualified Optometrist to join their team of 15. With 4 test rooms and 20/25-minute testing, you can be part of a bigger team as Specsavers Shirley are part of a cluster, having 4 stores, giving you the opportunity to focus at one or experience all 4 if you want to.

The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Optometrist at Specsavers in Shirley a successful store with a great reputation for staff progression, clinical or professional, and the very highest standards of customer care.

Whats on Offer?

  • A competitive annual salary of up to 65,000 depending on experience
  • 10,000 joining bonus paid on successful completion of probation(terms apply)
  • Up to 8,000 relocation assistance (terms apply)
  • Uncapped performance related bonus earning up to 9,600 per year
  • Excellent holiday allowance of 33 days
  • Your Birthday off
  • Sick Pay
  • Enhanced Family Leave
  • GOC & College fees paid for
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
  • Support with CPD
  • Tier 2 sponsorship in place
  • Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT
  • SpecsaversPerks - SpecsaversPerks is our discounted benefits platform whichoffers all colleagues access to over 1,000 discounts (discounts and cashback).
  • Subscriptionto the Headspace App - Headspace is an app thatprovides mindfulness tools for everyday life, including meditations, sleepcasts, mindful movement and focus exercises.
  • WeCare UK confidential employee helpline - As part of your benefits at Specsavers all UK and Guernsey colleagues and immediate family* can access theenhanced employee support service, WeCare. The service is completely confidential and free to use.

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.

What were looking for

you'll need to be a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you'll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. you'll need to demonstrate good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential.

Location

Shirley is a former village located on the western side of Southampton with its focus of the area being retail and residential. Specsavers Shirley is a 10-minute drive from Southampton Central train station. There is also a direct bus link from Southampton station to Shirley Specsavers which takes 15 minutes.

About Specsavers:
Specsavers began 40 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. 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 weve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us too.

Find out more!

If you like the sound of this opportunity, Id love to tell you more about it. Please get in touch atJakki.Whitehouse@specsavers.com, call me on01566 788 644/07526 507 195or drop me a WhatsApp message.

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