Optometrist - Bishop Auckland

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Date: Jun 9, 2026

Location: Bishop Auckland, ENG, GB, DL14 7EW

Company: Specsavers

We’re looking for a hard-working, passionate Optometrist ready to provide our customers with the best eyecare in the business. At Specsavers Bishop Auckland, you’ll join a team 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.  

Our store 

Based in Bishop Auckland, our store has 10 test rooms and 10 Optometrists who work closely together. 

We have 2 other spoke sites including Newton Aycliffe with 5 test rooms and Barnard Castle with 2 test rooms.

Whilst it would be great to secure an optometrist who would be happy to support these stores when needed, we are also open to an optom to be purly based at Bishop Auckland.  

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: 

  • £55k - £62.5k per annum (experience depending)
  • Bonus scheme averaging £300 - £500 per month
  • 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
  • Full-Time 37.5 hours or part time 22.5 hours
  • 8 week rotating rota giving you 3 full weekends off including a long weekend
  • Opening hours: Mon to Fri 0900 - 1700, Sat 0830 - 1630, Sun 1000 - 1600
  • No late nights
  • Pension 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
  • Open to sponsoring a Tier 2 VISA

What we’re looking for? 

  • Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist
  • Confident 
  • Strong work ethic
  • Willing to succeed
  • Encourages colleagues
  • Goes the extra mile 

Find out more 

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.  

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