Domiciliary Optometrist

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Registered member of the General Optical Council, Full driving license, Confident and passionate about customer service, Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide eye care services to patients in their homes
  • Drive to various locations within a designated territory
  • Support patients with basic tasks they cannot do alone
  • Collaborate with Optical Assistants and qualified Dos for patient care.

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Job description

Ready to take your skills on the road? As a domiciliary optometrist at Specsavers, you can do just that.

You’ll be driving our services to the doorsteps of the nation, providing eye care to the people who aren’t able to come into our stores. But not only do you help them with their sight, you’ll be able to support them to get basic tasks done that they wouldn’t be able to do without you. Essentially, you’ll be bringing smiles and clinical care to the heart of your community.

Our business

Covering South and East Riding and surrounding areas, you’ll cover a given territory, providing care to patients in their own homes

Our team

We have a wonderful, dedicated team ready and waiting for you to meet.

Our cars

You’ll be provided with a car or car allowance to bring your care directly to people’s homes.

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:

  • Basic salary of up to £70,000 (pro rata for PT)
  • Company car or car allowance (pro rata for PT)
  • £10,000 welcome bonus (pro rata for PT)
  • Performance related bonus
  • Flexible working with full time or part time available
  • Healthcare cover
  • Other benefits include generous holiday allowance and GOC fees paid
  • Full daily support by a team of friendly Optical Assistants and qualified Dos
  • Regular PDP/annual reviews with tailored salary and professional development plans
  • We will auto-enroll you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
  • Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
  • WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
  • Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
  • Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
  • Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
  • Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Find out more

We do need you to have a couple of things 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) and have a full driving license. You’ll also need to be confident, passionate about providing the best customer service and be comfortable working by yourself and as part of a team.

Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply! To find out more and to book your very own shadow day contact Lesley McKinnon on 07432 281120 or lesley.mckinnon@specsavers.com

We are also offering a refer a friend incentive where you can receive up to £2,000 worth of shopping vouchers for any Optometrist you recommend that successfully joins Specsavers Home Visits. So if you know an Optometrist that might be interested click here for full information on how to put us in touch - https://bit.ly/3zoHw4v

Lesley McKinnon

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Hard Skills

Other Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Self-Confidence
  • Teamwork
  • Enthusiasm

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