Position : Newly Qualified Optometrist Location : Christchurch / New Milton Salary : £62,000 (1 year qualified) generous bonus scheme Working hours : Full time or part time hours considered Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist Specsavers in Christchurch are looking for an ambitious Newly Qualified Optometrist to join their team of 20, including 5 Dispensing Opticians and 2 Optom Partners to support and develop your career. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that their valued patients have an excellent experience. Come and join their existing team of Optometrists at Specsavers in Christchurch – a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? Holiday allowance of 33 days per year Your birthday off Support with CPD Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT Private Health care insurance Sick Pay Enhanced family leave Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities GOC and college fees paid for Specsavers Enhanced Perks – Perks is our discounted benefits scheme. Subscription to the “Headspace” App WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline – 20/25-minute testing on a rolling clinic Support from the Directors if you would like to own your very own store one day – Pathway career opportunities development Our store has 4 test rooms, all fully equipped with the latest clinical technology (including OCT). We offer enhanced clinical services including post cataract assessments and glaucoma shared care, as well as a local MEC’s scheme. We always aim to be the very best we can be – both clinically and in terms of customer service. Our experienced, and friendly team are always on hand to offer support and take care of patient’s needs, meaning that as our new Newly Qualified Optometrist, you can focus on offering a first-class sight test to our loyal customers. What We’re Looking For Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Newly Qualified Optometrist, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong work ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Newly Qualified Optometrist who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. You’ll be confident testing at 25 minutes; meeting and exceeding all personal and team goals without compromising the high standards of clinical care we are proud of and be an ambassador for the Specsavers brand at all times. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Newly Qualified Optometrist to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. Location Christchurch in Dorset is a beautiful location, offering harbours, history, and riverside retreats. Christchurch offers the perfect choice of award-winning beaches, costal walks, and nature reserves. With just under 50,000 residents, with its calming nature, this really is a stunning place to live and work. 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. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of thousands of colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe. We are proud of how far we’ve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us too. Find out more If you like the sound of this opportunity, I’d love to tell you more about it. Please get in touch at