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Position: Optometrist Location: Gillingham, KentSalary: Up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience + performance related bonusWorking 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 \n 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. \n 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 meaning everyone is in place to let you focus on what you do best. 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 to name a few. \n Our directors in Gillingham are very keen advocators of clinical skills and are heavily involved in local NHS schemes including MECS, Repeat IOP and Post-Op Cataract Assessments. For Optometrists they believe development and career progression is key and will encourage the involvement of enhanced optical services, pre-reg supervision, role of Senior Optometrist and post graduate clinical qualifications. \n Gillingham has 3 sister stores - Chatham, Strood and Hempstead Valley. All stores are owned by the same group of 4 directors who have a huge wealth of experience and would be able to offer incredible professional and clinical support and development. \n Collectively, they have developed 5 members of the team who are now directors of their own stores, they are currently supporting 3 Optometrists to complete their IP courses and most of the Optometrist team across their 4 stores have completed at least one post graduate course such as Medical Retina or Glaucoma. Could you be the next? \n What's on offer? \n\n • Up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience\n, • A strong performance related bonus scheme\n, • Monday to Friday - full time or part time considered\n, • 33 days annual leave\n, • Professional fees paid\n, • Private medical cover\n, • Death in service\n, • Specsavers Perks Plus\n, • Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app\n, • WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline\n, • Pension contribution\n, • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities\n, • Support with IP, Medical Retina and Glaucoma certificates\n, • Access to the latest clinical technology and equipment\n, • Paid parking permit\n, • Tier 2 licensed sponsor\n\n What we're looking for \n 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 along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that 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. \n Find out more \n If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we'd love to tell you more about it.Please get in touch at , call me on or drop me a WhatsApp message. \n #LI-BM1

Ready to be the reason our patients can find freedom with their lenses? As a certified Contact Lens Optician, you'll be able to provide an alternative to glasses by conducting contact lens fitting and aftercare services. As part of the Specsavers team, you'll join an industry leader, experience real innovation, and be supported by an incredible team to always get the job done well. \n What's on Offer? \n As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: \n\n • Up to £35,000 per annum (pro rata)\n, • 3-4 days per week including 1 weekend day (9-5.30)\n, • Performance related bonus scheme \n, • 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off \n, • Full time or part time with weekend flexibility\n, • No late nights\n, • Pension contribution\n, • Professional fees paid\n, • Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme \n\n What we're looking for? \n\n • Contact Lens Certification\n, • Excellent working knowledge of contact lens options \n, • Effective communication\n, • Adaptability \n, • World-class customer service \n, • Driven and motivated to achieve targets \n\n Find out more \n For more information or to apply, please contact Blair Mills at Specsavers Recruitment Service on or \n #LI-BM1