Optometrist
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Optometrist
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.
Our Stratford store has been recently refurbished and hosts 8 test rooms. The store is equipped with state of the art equipment such as phoropters and OCT.
What's on Offer?
- An annual salary of up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
- A clinic offering variety
- Pre-reg supervision
- Holiday allowance of 33 days per year
- Your Birthday off
- Sick Pay
- Enhanced family leave
- Pension contribution
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Support with CPD points
- Great public transport links
We are passionate about the clinical development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we would to support you with extra courses and specialisms that interest you. Whatever your ambitions, from WOPEC qualifications and independent prescribing to paediatric accreditations or enhanced optical services, we'll do everything we can to help you be the best clinician you can be.
People choose us - for care and careers. Because feeling supported and valued makes a difference. We were proud to be ranked 12th best place to work in the world in 2025 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.
What we're looking for?
Qualified and GOC registered Optometrist
Someone who shares our store's ethos
Wants to grow and develop
Offers exceptional customer care
Great clinical judgement
Hands-on approach
Keen to get involved
Find out more
If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we'd love to tell you more about it. Contact George Coleing on or email .
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⭐ Highlight your GOC registration prominently as this is the essential qualification requirement
📊 Quantify your clinical experience: 'Conducted 25+ eye examinations daily with 98% patient satisfaction'
🔬 Emphasise OCT and advanced equipment experience as the store features state-of-the-art technology
👥 Showcase pre-reg supervision experience if you have it, as this role includes mentoring responsibilities
🎯 Mention any WOPEC qualifications or specialist accreditations as they actively support professional development
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- •Conducted 180+ comprehensive eye examinations weekly using OCT and phoropter technology, achieving 96% patient satisfaction scores
- •Supervised 3 pre-registration optometrists through their clinical training, with 100% first-time GOC registration success rate
- •Implemented enhanced optical services including glaucoma screening, increasing practice revenue by £12,000 annually
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Optometrist position at Specsavers Stratford-upon-Avon. Your commitment to clinical development and state-of-the-art equipment including OCT and phoropters aligns perfectly with my passion for advancing eyecare standards and supporting pre-registration optometrists.
My background in optometry encompasses comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and experience with advanced diagnostic equipment. I am particularly drawn to your emphasis on professional development opportunities, from WOPEC qualifications to independent prescribing, which matches my commitment to continuous learning and clinical excellence.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you interpret OCT scans for glaucoma detection?
- ›Describe your approach to contact lens fitting for astigmatic patients
- ›What are the key considerations when supervising a pre-registration optometrist?
- ›How do you stay current with CPD requirements and clinical developments?
- ›Explain your process for managing complex refractions with multiple prescriptions
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to deliver difficult news to a patient about their eye health
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work with a challenging patient
- ›How do you prioritise patient care when managing a busy clinic schedule?
- ›Give an example of when you went above and beyond for patient care
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your communication style for different patients
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you had to deliver difficult news to a patient about their eye health
Describe a situation where you had to work with a challenging patient