Optometrist

A very exciting opportunity has become available for an Optometrist on a full or part-time, permanent basis with a well-established, family-run independent group of opticians, with a great reputation for quality service.

Up to £60,000
Family run independent
Sociable hours – 9am to 5:30pm in the week and 9am-5pm on Saturdays, no bank holidays or Sundays
Flexibility on working days
30-minute test time

Equipment – you will be working with Trial frames, trial lenses, Snellen chart, slit lamp, VFA, keratometer, IOP

This vacancy would be for an experienced Optometrist to be mobile covering a few practices local to the Worthing area.
They are a family-owned and run group of Opticians with 14 practices in their portfolio. In each practice you will be the sole Optometrist joining a small team inclusive of a Dispensing Optician and an experienced Optical Assistant, this Optician are patient-led and aim to offer the best customer service possible.

Responsibilities of the Optometrist

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Optometrist – ideally, 3 years qualified. What’s important, is your ability to build rapport and converse with patients as pride themselves on excellent customer care.
Looking to do (on average) 14/15 tests per day with 30-minute testing slots (including your own pre-screening) to provide excellent service to your patients.
Working in a relaxed calm environment surrounded by a close-knit friendly team.

Requirements of the Optometrist

Must be GOC registered
Open to newly qualified or experienced
You will be a team player – happy to come out of the test room when needed to dispense and offer advice to patients
Must be able to drive as this is a mobile role between a few different practices
A friendly and personable demeanour and strong personal work ethic.
A customer focused approach to your work and the ability to build a strong rapport with customers and colleagues alike.

Compensation for the Optometrist

For your efforts a competitive package is on offer
Up to £60,000 basic
33 days holiday including Bank Holidays (Bank Holidays are closed)
Sociable hours with no Sundays or late nights
Parking at most practices either at the practice or nearby, good public transport links
In house CET training
You will also have the opportunity to receive some further training and join a professional team in a fun and relaxed environment.
Number of days are negotiable – hours are 9:00-5:30 Monday to Friday and Saturdays 9am-5pm – 37.5 hours, no Sundays or Bank holidays

What happens next?

Once you have applied, one of the experienced team at Inspired Selections will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail.
They will also go over your previous experience from your CV and your current situation to make sure you have the relevant experience and match what the client is looking for.
Once this has been discussed leave it to us and we will arrange the meeting for you.

To apply for this new and rare opportunity:

– Call Chris at Inspired Selections on 0121 778 6999
– Upload your C.V to www.inspiredselections.co.uk
– SMS your Name and Availability for a call to 07537417722

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