Position: Newly Qualified Optometrist
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience. Relocation assistance considered along with buy out of any current sponsorship agreements
Working hours: Full or part-time working patterns available. No late nights and flexible weekend working
Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC
Overview
Specsavers Aberdeen is seeking an Optometrist to join its loyal and committed team. The store is one of the largest Specsavers stores in Scotland, with 9 test rooms across 6 floors and state-of-the-art equipment including x2 OCT. The practice has strong links with Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and supports extensive funded training, IP and Pathway developments. The team currently includes three qualified IP Optometrists and four more to qualify; directors hold EMCC IV5 professional coaching qualifications. Aberdeen offers excellent connections to central Scotland, with Glasgow and Edinburgh within easy reach by road or rail.
The store prides itself on clinical freedom, training, and a strong community presence, including free eye and ear clinics for the homeless and partnership with HRH Prince William's Homeward charity to help young people into employment.
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Up to £10k golden hello (terms apply)
* Up to £8k relocation assistance (terms apply)
* Relocation assistance considered
* Fixed term contract available
* Lucrative monthly bonus scheme
* Supervisor bonus for supervising a pre-reg student
* Monetary incentive if IP qualified
* Full and part-time patterns available for good work-life balance
* No late night working
* Flexible weekend working
* 32 days holiday increasing after 1 year of service
* Your birthday off
* Generous staff discount package including free annual eyewear and contact lenses
* 75% off F&F vouchers, and unlimited 50% off for further own purchases
* Free hearing test and annual wax removals
* 1 hour lunch
* Guaranteed administration time
* Private medical and dental plan
* Professional fees paid
* Pension contribution
* Free parking nearby and good public transport links
* Clinical development including IP such as 4 x Optometrists in store progressing IP this year
* Professional development opportunities including pathway to become a director
* Join a supportive team of over 70 colleagues
* 4 Dispensing Opticians and a Contact Lens Optician in practice
* Support with CET
* Close links with UHI; welcoming Optom students for placements
* Access to cutting-edge technology – OCT & FARS
What we’re looking for
You will be a qualified and GOC-registered Optometrist with drive, passion, and the willingness to contribute to a customer-focused culture. You will provide a blend of customer care and professional excellence, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to the community. Teamwork is essential, so the ability to work well with others is important.
Interested? To find out more contact Alicia Downing-Keat: alicia.downingkeat@specsavers.com / 07707850953
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