Optometrist

Position: Optometrist
Location: Lead Calcot Sainsbury’s, Berkshire
Salary: Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience and supervision
Working hours: Full time or part time hours considered
Experience level: You must be a GOC registered Optometrist

Specsavers in Calcot are looking for an experienced Lead Optometrist. The store is located within a large Sainsbury’s store, close to the M4 motorway. We recognise that our people are the key to our success. That’s why, at Specsavers in Calcot, we do everything we can to ensure our team get the best from us too – from market-leading training, access to cutting-edge technology and a personal development plan built around you. Become our next Optometrist at Specsavers in Calcot – a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and unparalleled support.

People choose us - for care and careers. Because feeling supported and valued makes a difference. We were proud to be ranked16th best place to work in the worldin 2024 by Great Place to Work®, a reflection of the supportive, people-first culture we’ve built.

We’re locally owned by people who understand our communities, powered by leading-edge technology, and committed to making eye care accessible and affordable for everyone. When you join us, you’re choosing more than a job - you’re choosing a place where you can thrive.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience and supervision
• Dental and medical cover
• 33 days annual leave + your birthday off!
• Enhanced family leave
• Sick pay
• Pension contribution
• WeCare- WeCare looks after your wellbeing with a 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance, plus much more. Using your phone, tablet, or desktop, you and your family have 24/7 access to thousands of experts, all from the comfort of your own home.
• Annual subscription to the \"Headspace\" app
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Free parking

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to be a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you’ll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll need to demonstrate good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential.

Location

This supermarket is currently located a 1-minute drive from Junction 12 (Reading West, A4 Theale) of M4; 9 miles from Reading. There is a regular bus services that operates locally and connects to Theale train station.