Optometrist
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Position: Optometrist
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: Salary up to £65K + bonus OTE of £75K
Working hours: Full time or Part time
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist
Specsavers in Portsmouth is relocating AND expanding to 7 test rooms; with all the latest equipment and beautiful new store environment; what’s not to be excited about!
We’re looking for two Optometrists to join our fantastic team (as well as DO’s & CLOs). We’re a community-focused store dedicated to ensuring that every one of our customers receives an excellent patient experience. We’re known for nurturing talent and providing a platform for personal career growth. We’re seeking Optometrists ready to use their passion and knowledge to help us build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. There’s an opportunity to work at our smaller store in Northend, if you choose. Join us on our exciting journey at Specsavers in Portsmouth.
What’s on Offer?
- A fantastic salary up to £65,000 DOE
- A welcome bonus of £10,000
- A strong performance-based bonus scheme
- Holiday allowance of 33 days per year
- Private health and dental cover
- Pension contribution
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Support with CET
- Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT
- An active Tier 2 sponsor
We’re fully equipped with 5 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 20 (and growing) which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best.
What we’re 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
Portsmouth is the great waterfront City in Hampshire, with two universities. It’s packed with world-class attractions, fantastic things to do and a year-round programme of events. Come and work close to the UK’s only island city, explore miles of coastline and centuries of history. Sailing, surfing, hiking and mountain biking all possible within a few miles of the city.
Portsmouth benefits from two train stations with regular services into London Waterloo, the South West and the North. The motorway M27 links to the M3 and provides convenient access to the length of the South East.
Find out more
If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, I’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Annon-Lee MacDonald on 01566770120 or reach out via email to annon-lee.macdonald@specsavers.com.
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This position is based in Portsmouth, South East England, England with potential relocation and visa sponsorship considerations for qualified candidates.
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