Optometrist - Chatham, Kent

Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store's ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn't afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we're looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward.

Specsavers in Chatham are looking for a forward-thinking Optometrist to join them on a full or part time basis. The focus at this store is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience.

You will be joining a well-established store with a fully trained team including Optical Assistants, Dispensing Opticians, Contact Lens Opticians as well as an audiology team meaning everyone is in place to let you focus on what you do best. Boasting 9 test rooms will be impressed with the clinical technology you will have access to including two Nidek Retina DUO II OCT (latest OCT including FAF for HCG scheme), Nidek and Frost automatic Phoropters in all test rooms, Nidek Tonoref III and the latest Henson 9000 field screener to name just some of the equipment.

The directors in Chatham are very keen advocators of clinical skills and are heavily involved in local NHS schemes including MECS, MECS 2, Repeat IOP, Post-Op Cataract Assessments Hydroxychloroquine screening, DVLA clinics and soon to be ARMD monitoring in conjunction with Maidstone Eye Hospital. They believe Optometrists development and career progression is key and will encourage the involvement of enhanced optical services, pre-reg supervision, role of Senior Optometrist and post graduate clinical qualifications.

Chatham has 3 sister stores - Gillingham, Hempstead Valley and Strood. All stores are owned by the same group of 4 directors who have a huge wealth of experience and would be able to offer incredible professional and clinical support and development.

Collectively, they have developed 5 members of the team who are now directors of their own stores, they are currently supporting 3 Optometrists to complete their IP courses and most of the Optometrist team across the stores have completed at least one post graduate course such as Medical Retina or Glaucoma. Could you be the next?

• Up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience


• £10,000 joining bonus (T&Cs apply)


• A strong performance related bonus scheme


• Monday to Friday - full time and part time considered


• 33 days annual leave


• Professional fees paid


• Private medical cover


• Death in service


• Specsavers Perks Plus


• Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app


• WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline


• Pension contribution


• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities


• Support with IP, Medical Retina and Glaucoma certificates


• Access to the latest clinical technology and equipment


• Paid parking permit


• Tier 2 licensed sponsor