Senior Optometrist
2 days ago
Specsavers. A household name and a highstreet staple. And you could be part of the team.
We're looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. At Specsavers St Austell, you'll join a community focused team full of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience. So, as long as you're a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, whoever you are, you can make a difference here.
People choose us - for care and careers. Because feeling supported and valued makes a difference. We were proud to be ranked 16th best place to work in the world in 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.
Our Store
Based in St Austell, our store boasts 4 test tooms with all the latest equipment, utilised by our 25 members of the team.
The Area
St Austell is the perfect base for exploring all that Cornwall has to offer. Home to renowned attractions such as the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan, you'll never have to look too far for something to do. With some of the counties finest beaches, including Carlyon Bay, Par Sands and Petewan Sands, and the pretty harbour towns of Fowey and Mevagissey, within short driving distance, St Austell really is the place to be in time for Summer
St Austell is only 15 a minute drive from Truro, 1 hour from Plymouth and is on the mainline to London Paddington. Newquay airport is only 30 minutes down the road, with direct flights to London, Manchester, Leeds Bradford, Scotland and Ireland.
Our store is an accredited Platinum Employer – this means you can expect an exceptional employee experience every single day you work here. 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.
What's on Offer?
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:
Up to £65,000 per annum (experience depending, additional accreditations and supervision required) Optometrist Team bonusExcellent annual leave of 33 days, plus your birthday off Full time or part time hours 25 minute testingPension contribution Professional fees paid Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway Access to latest clinical technology and equipment Support with CPD points Regular team events and team building evenings Fun and welcoming teamFind out more
We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you'll need to be registered as a member of the General Optical Council (keeping this up to date). You'll also need to be confident and passionate about providing the best customer service and work well as part of a team.
Got all of these? We can't wait for you to apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on or email
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