Optometrist

Position: Newly Qualified Optometrist
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience. Relocation assistance considered along with "buy out" of any current sponsorship agreements
Working hours: Full or part-time working patterns available. No late nights and flexible weekend working
Experience level: Open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC

Considering a new city to call home?
Explore Aberdeen, a vibrant city on the northeast coast of Scotland.

Specsavers Aberdeen is seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join their loyal and committed team. If you value clinical freedom and professional development, this is the opportunity for you!

The store has been serving the community for over 36 years and is one of the largest Specsavers in Scotland, with up to 80 colleagues, 9 test rooms across 6 floors, state-of-the-art equipment including 2 OCTs, and a dedicated Hearcare hub.

We prioritize team development and have strong links with Aberdeen Royal Infirmary through the Local Eye Health Network. We offer extensive funded training, including IP and Pathway courses. Currently, there are three qualified IP Optometrists in store with four more qualifying soon. All directors hold EMCC IV5 professional coaching qualifications, making us the first Specsavers store to do so - a testament to our commitment to your growth.

Aberdeen is a thriving city with excellent connections to Glasgow and Edinburgh, accessible by road and rail.

Join our successful store in Aberdeen, known for staff progression and high standards of customer care, and recognized as finalists in the 'Northern Star Business Awards' multiple times.

We actively participate in the community, running free eye and ear clinics for homeless individuals and partnering with HRH Prince William's charity, Homeward, to help young people into employment.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Up to £10,000 golden hello (terms apply)
• Up to £8,000 relocation assistance (terms apply)
• Relocation assistance considered
• Fixed-term contract options
• Lucrative monthly bonus scheme
• Supervisor bonus for supervising pre-reg students
• Incentives for IP qualification
• Flexible full and part-time working patterns for work-life balance
• No late-night shifts
• Flexible weekend working
• 32 days holiday, increasing after 1 year of service
• Your birthday off
• Generous staff discounts, including free annual eyewear and contact lenses
• Discount vouchers (75% off F&F vouchers, 50% off further purchases)
• Free hearing tests and annual wax removals
• 1-hour lunch break
• Guaranteed admin time
• Private medical and dental plans
• Professional fees paid
• Pension contributions
• Free parking nearby and excellent public transport links
• Opportunities for clinical development, including IP training
• Pathway to become a store director
• Supportive team of over 70 colleagues, including Dispensing Opticians and a Contact Lens Optician
• Support with CET
• Partnerships with UHI for student placements
• Access to advanced technology such as OCT & FARS

Candidate requirements:

GOC-registered Optometrist with a passion for community-focused care. Ability to work well in a team, attention to detail, and a drive for professional excellence are essential.

Interested? Contact Alicia Downing-Keat at or call for more information.