Dispensing Optician Store Manager- Royal Wootton Bassett

Position: Dispensing Optician Store Manager
Location: Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire
Salary: Up to £40,000 pa (£10,000 Welcome Bonus, Terms apply)
Working Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Experience Level: Must be a GOC registered Dispensing Optician

About Specsavers Royal Wootton Bassett -

Specsavers in Royal Wootton Bassett have an exciting opportunity for a Dispensing Optician to join their team on a full or part time basis. Located just off the motorway and within easy reach of Swindon, our practice offers a convenient location and free parking. We’re a community-focused store dedicated to ensuring that every one of our customers receives an excellent patient experience. Our store partners, Victoria, Simon, Paul and David offer an excellent clinical environment with 3 test rooms, Nidek equipment, all with autophoropter heads and OCT. There is a close-knit experienced clinical team who work together.

Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This, along with your clinical expertise, will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day.

We are passionate about developing our people, encouraging career progression and building a supportive team where everyone feels valued and can make a difference.

What’s on offer?

• Joining bonus: £10,000 Welcome Bonus (Terms apply)
• Performance-related bonus: Earn up to £4,000 per year.
• Generous annual leave: 33 days, including bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
• Private healthcare: Private medical and dental cover.
• Professional fees paid: Your GOC and ABDO registration fees covered.
• Free parking: Car park permit provided.
• Wellbeing support: Access to WeCare, including a 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, fitness programmes and legal and financial guidance for you and your family.
• Headspace subscription: Support for your mental wellbeing.
• Professional development: CPD support and outstanding opportunities to develop your clinical and leadership skills.
• Team socials: Monthly opportunities to get together and enjoy time with colleagues outside the practice

You’ll bring

• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care and professional dispensing standards
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, support and develop colleagues
• A hands-on approach and the confidence to get involved in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the store
• Excellent professional judgement and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• The ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues alike
• A collaborative mindset, with a desire to bring the team together and create a positive working culture
• Ambition to develop both yourself and the practice, helping us continue to grow and succeed

Want to know more?

Contact Alex in the clinical recruitment team today at alex.caluori@specsavers.com