Registered Optometrist

Description:

Specsavers Farlington (Portsmouth, Hampshire) is seeking a passionate and clinically driven Optometrist to join their well-established and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to work in a thriving optical environment that prioritizes teamwork, patient satisfaction, and clinical excellence.

This small but busy Specsavers store, located within Sainsbury’s Farlington, has built a strong reputation for providing exceptional eye care services and customer support. The role offers flexibility, competitive benefits, and career progression opportunities within one of the UK’s leading optical groups.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £65000 per annum (dependent on experience)

• Options for full-time or part-time working hours

• Access to 3 fully equipped test rooms

• Birthday leave and sick pay benefits

• Enhanced family leave and flexible working arrangements

• Opportunity to pursue JVP (Joint Venture Partnership) or ILM management courses

• Supportive store leadership and mentorship from an Ophthalmic Director with over 30 years of optical and retail experience

• Professional fees paid

• Free parking for staff

• Tailor-made benefits package including Death in Service and Medical/Dental cover

About the Store and Leadership:

The Ophthalmic Director has been part of Specsavers since 1991, successfully running six practices over three decades and currently overseeing three Portsmouth stores — Waterlooville, Havant, and Farlington.

Working in this environment provides exposure to diverse and clinically interesting cases while offering access to mentorship from a seasoned professional. Specsavers Farlington strongly supports the professional development of its team, encouraging participation in WOPEC courses, enhanced optical services, and other specialized training programs tailored to each Optometrist’s career goals.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must be a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist

• Strong commitment to delivering outstanding patient care

• Willingness to take a hands-on approach and contribute to team growth

• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to manage complex cases

• Eagerness to develop skills and progress professionally within a supportive team

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for patient care, a desire for continuous learning, and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively to maintain the store’s high standards of optical excellence.