Specsavers

Optometrist - Bishop Auckland

Specsavers  •  £55k - £63k/yr  •  Bishop Auckland, GB (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. At Specsavers Bishop Auckland, you’ll join a team of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, as long as you’re a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.

Our store

Based in Bishop Auckland, our store has 10 test rooms and 10 Optometrists who work closely together.

We have 2 other spoke sites including Newton Aycliffe with 5 test rooms and Barnard Castle with 2 test rooms.

Whilst it would be great to secure an optometrist who would be happy to support these stores when needed, we are also open to an optom to be purly based at Bishop Auckland.

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

  • £55k - £62.5k per annum (experience depending)
  • Bonus scheme averaging £300 - £500 per month
  • 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
  • Full-Time 37.5 hours or part time 22.5 hours
  • 8 week rotating rota giving you 3 full weekends off including a long weekend
  • Opening hours: Mon to Fri 0900 - 1700, Sat 0830 - 1630, Sun 1000 - 1600
  • No late nights
  • Pension contribution
  • Professional fees paid
  • Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
  • Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
  • WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
  • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
  • Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
  • Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
  • Support with CPD points
  • Open to sponsoring a Tier 2 VISA

What we’re looking for?

  • Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist
  • Confident
  • Strong work ethic
  • Willing to succeed
  • Encourages colleagues
  • Goes the extra mile

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.

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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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