Optometry Partner

What you’ll do

Specsavers in Carlisle are looking for a people focused Optometrist to become their new Optometry Director Store / Partner. If you are looking for an investment for your future and more financial security, an incredible opportunity awaits. You’ll receive an excellent regular salary, alongside attractive benefits, and a share in business profits. To help you to succeed, you’ll receive ongoing support from our leading global brand. You’ll also have access to the very best clinical technology and will receive unrivalled professional development. If you’d like to find out more about this terrific opportunity at Specsavers in Carlisle, then read on.

 

What’s on offer?

  • 35% Optical shares available
  • Audiology Shares available
  • HC Hub
  • 8 Test Room Store
  • Refit in 2017
  • Be your own boss, while still receiving an excellent salary
  • Share in business profits
  • Grow a business as an investment for your future
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Private health and dental cover
  • Pension contribution
  • Free parking on site
  • Flexibility – a great work/life balance
  • Build and shape your own team
  • Make a difference to your local community
  • Access to the best possible clinical technology, including OCT
  • Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development
  • Ongoing support from our leading global brand
  • Support from existing Partners

 

About the store

Specsavers in Carlisle first opened its doors in 1992. The store sits in a prominent position on Castle street and is firmly embedded within the local community. The loyal and growing customer base includes the local community in addition to significant passing trade from all walks of life.

 

Specsavers in Carlisle pride themselves in ensuring that every one of their customers receives an excellent patient experience. The high levels of service and patient care have led to numerous positive customer reviews online, earning them a 4.5 out of 5 stars and an excellent local reputation.

 

The store boasts 6 optical test rooms, with one dedicated to Contact Lens and an additional 2 fully fitted for hear care in a unit next door – all equipped with the latest clinical technology, including OCT – meaning you will have everything you need to perform sight tests to the highest possible standards. We offer enhanced clinical services including: CUES and OHT. Specsavers in Carlisle, have a clear-sighted vision to transform eye health in their community.

 

A large dedicated and passionate team call this store home. In place you will find a strong management structure, with a DO, Retail and Clinical manager already in place.  The existing Partner is passionate about the clinical development of the team, and as the new Optometry Director you would have the scope to advise on training requirements, introduce new specialisms and build/shape the team further as required.

 

Specsavers in Carlisle is an accredited Platinum Employer. The Platinum Employer Scheme is part of the Specsavers drive to become a famous place to work. Stores with this accreditation have been verified on five key employer standards: Recruitment, Performance Management and Reward, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement.

 

Store location

The store is located in Carlisle, which is a small city has the feel of a market town. The store itself has 3 funded parking spaces, a train station just 5 minutes away there are excellent bus services to all localities. It is commutable from the Lake District and is on the main west coast line between Glasgow and London and has easy access to Newcastle upon Tyne. There’s something in Carlisle for everyone: you could go shopping and enjoy local restaurants, or steep yourself in history with a visit to Hadrian’s wall and Carlisle Castle. This is an excellent place for someone who enjoys the outdoors. As the new Optometry Partner in Carlisle, your customer base will be as diverse as the city – but there’ll plenty of familiar faces too.

 

Requirements of the Role

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, you’ll need to share the store’s ethos. They’re looking for someone who wants to grow and develop the team, offer exceptional customer care and improve patient outcomes. You’ll be a practitioner who prides themself on their clinical judgment, isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach, and someone who is keen to get involved and build a rapport with their team. In summary, you’ll be a highly skilled Optometry professional willing and able to help drive the practice forward.

 

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