Are you a newly qualified Optometrist looking to kick-start your career? Look no further than Specsavers in Edinburgh, Fort Kinnaird.
We are a community-focused practice dedicated to ensuring that every one of our patients receives an excellent experience. We’re seeking an Optometrist ready to use their passion and knowledge to help us build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base.
With a commitment to clinical excellence and a focus on work-life balance, this is the perfect opportunity to take your clinical skills to the next level. With the store boasting six testing rooms, all with state-of-the-art equipment, we have everything in place for you to be the best clinician that you can be. Plus, with a store refit planned for May 2024 you will be working in a brand new modern environment.
The Optometrist team in store are starting to specialise in different areas of Optometry that they have a passion for, so let them know what makes you tick, and they may just be able to help you realise your goals.
Join us at Specsavers in Fort Kinnaird where we deliver the very best in patient care.
What we’re looking for
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.
What’s on offer?
- Competitive depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus scheme in place
- Full or part-time working patterns available
- Can accommodate full-time hours across 4 days for better work / life balance
- Flexible weekend working
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays
- Private medical and dental
- Professional fees paid
- Free parking
- 30 minute testing
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities - we will support with the cost for Prof Certs in IP, Glaucoma and Medical Retina
- Support with Specsavers Partnership scheme if you would like to be a store director yourself one day
- A supportive and sociable team – there to support you to be the best clinician you can be
- Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app
- Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT
We are passionate about the clinical & professional development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we want to support you every step of the way. Through open conversations and regular 1-2-1’s, we will work together to tailor-make a career that suits you.
There are so many areas to explore; from WOPEC qualifications and independent prescribing to paediatric accreditations or enhanced optical services, ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway).
Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. Whatever your ambitions, we’ll do everything we can to help you be the best you can be.
