Position: Newly Qualified Optometrist
Location: Welshpool, Powys
Salary: Up to £55,000 based on experience, plus up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
Working Hours: Full-time and part-time options available
Experience Level: Open to newly qualified Optometrists registered with the GOC
Join the team at Specsavers Welshpool, a well-established name in the optical industry, and take the first step in your optometry career. We are currently seeking a Newly Qualified Optometrist who is eager to apply their passion and expertise to enhance our loyal customer base. At Specsavers, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer care.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience
- Up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
- Flexible full-time and part-time working patterns
- No Sunday shifts
- Generous holiday allowance of 33 days per year
- Private health and dental coverage
- Pension contributions
- Career progression support, including Independent Prescribing (IP)
- Complimentary access to the well-being app “HeadSpace” (valued at £120 per year)
- Free parking for staff and customers
- Specsavers Perks: a benefit scheme that offers savings at various supermarkets, high street stores, holidays, and more
- Advanced equipment including Heidelberg OCT and Humphrey Field Analysers
- Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities
- Support for Continuing Education and Training (CET)
Whether you are newly qualified or have more experience, we are committed to helping you gain accreditation and participate in services for minor eye conditions, pre and post-cataract care, glaucoma referral refinement, and monitoring. Every year, we positively impact thousands of lives through improved sight and hearing.
With significant changes on the horizon for eyecare in the UK, now is an ideal time to practice in Wales. If you are not already WECS accredited, we will assist you in your studies—it’s more manageable than you might think.
We prioritize flexibility and welcome both full-time and part-time applicants. We are open to discussing any working pattern that suits your needs, whether that involves condensed hours, alternate weekends, or early finishes. Expect a busy yet relaxed environment where everyone collaborates to create joy in vision for our colleagues and customers.
What We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate will be a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist who is confident, possesses a strong work ethic, and is driven to succeed. You should be passionate about your role and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We seek an Optometrist who is willing to go the extra mile for our customers and inspire colleagues to do the same. In essence, we are looking for a high-caliber resident Optometrist to join our team and help propel our practice forward.
Location:
Welshpool is an ideal town for exploring the stunning landscapes of Mid Wales. Enjoy countryside walks along canals, visit modern art installations, historic castles, and heritage railways during your days off. The average property price in 2022 was just over £199,000, making it an affordable place to live.
Welshpool is located in Powys, Wales, just 4 miles from the England-Wales border. It is 17 miles from Shrewsbury, 150 miles north-west of London, and 80 miles from Manchester. Public transport access is convenient, with regular trains from Birmingham, Shrewsbury, and Aberystwyth via the scenic Cambrian Line. The train station and bus terminus are only a two-minute walk from the store.
Interested?
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Shrewsbury.
