Optometrist (Monday to Friday) - Gillingham, Kent
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time or Part time
Location: Gillingham, United Kingdom
Job Family: Optometry | Job Category: Optometrist
Apply by: 13th November 2024
Position: Optometrist
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience + £10,000 joining bonus (T&Cs apply) + performance related bonus
Working hours: Monday to Friday – full time and part time considered
Experience level: This role is open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC.
Specsavers in Gillingham are looking for a driven Optometrist to join their community-focused team. Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, they are looking for someone who is passionate about their career and providing excellent patient care.
You will be joining a fully trained and experienced team including Optical Assistants, Dispensing Opticians, a regular Contact Lens Optician as well as a weekly audiology team. The store opened in 2006 and consists of 3 test rooms, all fully equipped with the newest clinical technology including Nidek Retina DUO II OCT, Nidek and Frost Phoropters in all rooms, and Nidek Tonoref III.
Our directors in Gillingham advocate for clinical skills and are heavily involved in local NHS schemes including MECS, Repeat IOP, and Post-Op Cataract Assessments. They believe development and career progression are key and will encourage involvement in enhanced optical services, pre-reg supervision, the role of Senior Optometrist, and postgraduate clinical qualifications.
Gillingham has 3 sister stores – Chatham, Strood, and Hempstead Valley. All stores are owned by the same group of 4 directors who have a wealth of experience and can offer incredible professional and clinical support and development.
Collectively, they have developed 5 members of the team who are now directors of their own stores, and they are currently supporting 3 Optometrists to complete their IP courses. Most of the Optometrist team across their 4 stores have completed at least one postgraduate course such as Medical Retina or Glaucoma.
What’s on offer?
* Up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience
* A strong performance-related bonus scheme
* Monday to Friday – full time or part time considered
* 33 days annual leave
* Private medical cover
* Death in service
* Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
* WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
* Pension contribution
* Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
* Support with IP, Medical Retina, and Glaucoma certificates
* Access to the latest clinical technology and equipment
* Tier 2 licensed sponsor
What we’re looking for:
Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, who isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach, and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team, and assist in driving our practice forward.
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.
Find out more:
If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch. We’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Lauren Singh on 07549 210919 or email lauren.singh@specsavers.com.
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