AddressPosition: Optometrist
Location: Orpington, London
Salary: Up to £70,000
Bonus: Additional earning potential of £5,000
Working hours: Full and Part-Time Considered, flexible around clinic start and finish times.
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist, with prior UK experience.
Other Benefits Include
- Medical/Dental Cover
- Holiday allowance of 33 days
- Professional fees paid for
- Pension contribution
- Support with CPD
- Off street parking 5 minutes from the store
- WeCare- Employee support service to help you and your immediate family when need it most including Best Doctors second medical opinion service and 24/7 virtual GP
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app – your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement and more
- Specsavers listed as No.23 in top 50 Best Workplaces™ in the UK
Since relocating to a brand new bespoke practice in December 2021, Specsavers in Orpington are looking for an Optometrist to grow their team. There are currently 5 Optometrists; 2 of which are pre-reg, so whilst supervising is not essential, it is ideal and will reflect on salary offered. There are also some MECs appointments in store, so if you aren’t MECs accredited, the store are willing to support you to get your accreditation if you wish.
At Specsavers Orpington, we understand life outside of work matters, so we would love to hear what your ideal working week looks like. Whether that be full-time, part-time or condensed hours.
The partners are very focused on developing you, whether you are looking to go through pathway to own your own store, or would like to obtain more qualifications or even support on your conversion, Specsavers in Orpington want to help you be the best you can be. You can expect a very supportive and friendly team that have regular social events if you wish to partake, and love to connect in between patients.
Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.
What We’d Love To See
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.
Get in touch
For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Natassia on 01566 478002 or natassia.gunn@specsavers.com
