Specsavers

Newly Qualified Optometrist - Weston Favell, Northampton

Specsavers  •  £50k/yr  •  Northampton, GB (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Optometrist

Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place.

Our Weston Favell, Northampton store hosts 5 test rooms and 3 are fully equipped for sight tests and are offering some enhanced optical services to the community, which offers some variety.

What’s on Offer?

  • Basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
  • Rolling clinics - 20/25 minute testing
  • Full-time - 40 hours per week - including 1 weekend day
  • 33 days holiday
  • Your Birthday off
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Pension contribution
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
  • Support with CPD points
  • Professional fees paid
  • Medical and dental
  • Investment in further development and courses
  • Support with Pathway - the store has supported 5 colleagues through the programme with the 6th in the process
  • Free on street parking

We are passionate about the clinical development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we would to 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, we’ll do everything we can to help you be the best clinician you can be.

People choose us - for care and careers. Because feeling supported and valued makes a difference. We were proud to be ranked 16th best place to work in the world in 2024 by Great Place to Work®, a reflection of the supportive, people-first culture we’ve built.

We’re locally owned by people who understand our communities, powered by leading-edge technology, and committed to making eye care accessible and affordable for everyone. When you join us, you’re choosing more than a job - you’re choosing a place where you can thrive.

What we’re looking for?

  • Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist
  • Someone who shares our store’s ethos
  • Wants to grow and develop
  • Offers exceptional customer care
  • Great clinical judgement
  • Hands-on approach
  • Keen to get involved

Find out more

If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Vikki Ashton on 07483 581 781 or email victoria.ashton@specsavers.com

Specsavers

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 in 12 countries. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of around 41,000 colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Global, GB
Year Founded
1984
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