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Optometrist

Specsavers

Leicester, Leicestershire

Salary

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Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As an Optometrist at Specsavers, you'll work with a team to examine patients' eyes, diagnose and treat eye problems, and recommend glasses or contact lenses. You'll use special equipment to check eyes and give advice on eye care. This role suits someone who enjoys working with people, is good at communicating, and is passionate about eye health. You'll need to be able to work well under pressure and make decisions about patient care.

What you'll need

  • You'll need to be a qualified Optometrist, registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
  • You'll need to have good communication and teamwork skills.
  • You'll need to be able to work well under pressure and make decisions about patient care.
  • You'll need to be passionate about eye health and committed to ongoing learning and development.
  • You'll need to be available to work full-time in Leicester, Leicestershire.

How to boost your chances

  • Consider gaining experience in a busy optometrist practice to build your skills and confidence.
  • Make sure you're up to date with the latest eye care techniques and technologies.
  • Practice your communication skills by taking a course or getting feedback from colleagues.
  • Join a professional organisation, like the Association of Optometrists, to stay connected with the profession and learn about new developments.
  • Be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as part of a busy retail team.

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Job description

Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You've come to the right place. Whether you're newly qualified or have years of experience, if you're passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity yo…

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

14 August 2026

Last checked

17 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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