North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, North Yorkshire, England

Salary:£35000 -£45000 (GBP - British Pound)
Date posted:27/01/2012
Job Type:Permanent
Company:Prospect Health

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Prospect Health’s Optical Division is currently working on behalf of a successful practice that is looking to recruit a high calibre optometrist to become a pivotal part of the team. In return you can expect a rewarding role with a fantastic amount of support and a genuinely market-leading career development programme.



The practice is run as an independent firm with all of the key decisions made by the directors and their team at a local level, unlike multiples where decision making processes are generally devolved to a central board of directors that doesn’t have a clue what’s going on at a local level; As an optometrist you would be a key part of the store management team and have a real say in how the business is run; There aren’t multiple layers of management interfering with things and getting in the way; If there’s a problem it can be fixed quickly; Likewise, if someone has a good idea it can be implemented quickly. The whole set up is geared towards people getting much more job satisfaction than you’d get in most other firms.



You get fantastic support in all areas of the business, from marketing and merchandising through to finance and training and human resources – a lot of the areas where other employers get it wrong;



Also the wider group is growing more quickly than anyone else, which means they can offer more opportunities for career growth than anyone else. This is especially true in the current economic climate because where some firms are reporting drops of 10-20% in business levels and making redundancies and cutting working hours. This business is bucking the trend and continuing to show growth per store right across the board. It’s probably also worth mentioning that not one of their practices has ever gone out of business. There aren’t really any other firms out there that can offer such a good mix of independence and support.



Practice



The practice boasts modern, bang up to date equipment and is fitted out to an excellent standard. You will be working alongside a team of highly trained, dedicated support staff and benefit from being at the cutting edge in terms of shop fit and associated surroundings.



Role



Working closely with the directors of the business, your ideas and opinions can be heard and acted upon at short notice. As an optometrist with this business you have the chance to develop your skills both clinically and commercially, working with other qualified colleagues and sharing your experiences on a daily basis.



You won’t be just a number, you won’t have to jump through hoops or deal with masses of red tape to get things done. This is the kind of environment where you can have a say in how the business is run and feel the kind of autonomy and flexibility most employees dream about.



Training & Development



As you would expect, the career development and professional training programme is superb, genuinely market-leading. Our client can offer perhaps the most structured career path out there. They recognise excellence and reward their staff extremely well for outstanding achievement. This is the kind of environment where you can really grow your career, offering a range of areas where you could ultimately develop: Management, Training, Partnership! The sky is the limit.



Remuneration & benefits Package



You can expect a very competitive salary package which rewards high performance and those who exceed the expectations placed upon them. A lucrative bonus scheme is therefore a given, alongside a diverse benefits package which is tailored to your requirements.



Summary



In summary this is a fantastic opportunity to operate in an environment where ideas are heard and your skills, experience and creativity can impact the business directly on a daily basis. Whilst working for one of the UK’s leading optical brands you will be part of an independently-managed opticians business that benefits from unrivalled levels of head office support and offers you career-defining training and development.



What Happens Next?



To apply for this position you must be registered with the GOC as either a Student Optometrist or an Optometrist. You must also possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.



To talk to us in confidence about this opportunity and any other suitable positions please contact a member of the Optometry division on 0113 280 6729

(Office hours Mon – Thurs 8:30am – 8:30pm & Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm)