Optometrist

Optometrist

Specsavers – Beccles, Suffolk – £65,000 per annum – Permanent – Full time

As an Optometrist, you will be the go‑to professional for eye examinations and contact lens services, delivering high‑standard clinical care and customer service. You will work with the store team to meet patient needs and business objectives and create a warm, friendly environment for customers and the team.

Our store

Based in Beccles, our modern 4‑test‑room store has been serving the local community for three years. The store offers free parking behind the premises and future expansion plans.

Our team

We have 20 in‑store colleagues, all qualified to a minimum of Cert 3. The team supports you with knowledge and training, including a resident Optometrist in the Specsavers pathway programme, an Independent Prescribing course, and three TDOs on the shopfloor. Community involvement is key; the Beccles team regularly fundsraise for a local donkey sanctuary.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 pro rata.
• Bonus up to £5,000 available for relocation or joining.
• Flexible working patterns – full or part time.
• Regular days can be accommodated with rota released 3‑4 months in advance.
• Individual setup: after probation, manage your own diary/clinics of 20‑25 minute tests.
• CPD supported and encouraged.
• Supervision opportunities (with bonuses).
• Professional fees covered.
• Medical and dental cover.
• Discounts across 100+ retailers via Specsavers perks scheme.

Requirements

To start, you must be a registered member of the General Optical Council, keeping your registration up to date. You should have confidence, passion for excellent customer service, and enjoy working as part of a team.

For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services.