Optometrist - Gyle Centre, Edinburgh

Position: Optometrist
Location: Gyle Centre, Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience

Working hours: Full time (38 hours) condensed over 4 days 
Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC

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 in the Gyle Centre, Edinburgh 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.  

With a commitment to clinical excellence and a focus on work-life balance, this is the perfect opportunity to take your clinical skills to the next level. Having recently relocated, this brand new store boasts 7 testing rooms, all with state-of-the-art equipment; allowing you to be the best clinician that you can be.

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £55,000 depending on experience 
• Up to £10,000 Golden Hello (terms apply)
• Full time working hours (38 hours per week)
• 9am - 6pm - 4 day condensed working week - a long weekend every 4 weeks 
• No late nights
• 2 weekends off each month
• 27 days holiday including bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Private medical and dental
• Professional fees paid
• Free parking
• 25-30 minute testing
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities - we will support with the cost for Prof Certs in IP,  Glaucoma and Medical Retina
• A supportive and sociable team
• Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT

We are passionate about the clinical & professional development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we want to support you every step of the way. Through open conversations and regular 1-2-1’s, we will work together to tailor-make a career that suits you. There are so many areas to explore; from WOPEC qualifications and independent prescribing to paediatric accreditations or enhanced optical services, ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway). Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. Whatever your ambitions, we’ll do everything we can to help you be the best you can be.

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.

Interested? To find out more contact Nimisha Mistry - nimisha.mistry@specsavers.com / 07704683041