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Optometrist

Specsavers · Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you want hands-on community optometry in a large UK optical retailer, enjoy high patient throughput, and prefer in-person clinic work in Stoke-on-Trent over remote roles.

Day in the role

As an Optometrist at Specsavers in Stoke-on-Trent you would run full eye exams with instruments and agents, interpret results, and plan care. Expect to prescribe and fit spectacles and contact lenses, counsel patients on lens care and visual hygiene, and manage common presentations within UK scope—aligned with Specsavers’ high-volume community retail clinic model.

Skills to emphasize

Build strength in refraction, slit-lamp and ophthalmoscopy, contact-lens fitting, patient counselling, and differential diagnosis of common anterior-segment and refractive issues. No certification products or costs were supplied in source data.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing is for Specsavers in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (remote flag is off).

What does Specsavers do?

It is a major optical and audiology retailer offering eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and related services.

What tasks define the job?

Core work is examining eyes, planning treatment, fitting vision aids, and educating patients, as summarised on O*NET for optometrists.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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Company facts (cached)

Website: specsavers.com

Specsavers Optical Group Limited is a Guernsey-based multinational optical retail chain, which operates mainly in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the Netherlands and the Nordic countries. The chain offers optometry, optician and audiology services, and sells glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and hearing aids. In the United Kingdom in 2012, it had the largest single market share of the four major opticians, with 42% of the market. The company had a total turnover of £4.18 billion in 2024/2025 across 2,815 businesses.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Job Title: Optometrist Company: Specsavers Location: Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire Role Overview Specsavers is seeking an ambitious optometrist to join our well-established team in Stoke-On-Trent. Whether you are newly qualified or have years of experience, if you are passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, this role could be perfect for you. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Clinical assessment and diagnosis of eye conditions Fitting and prescribing corrective lenses and contact lenses Maintaining accurate patient records and updating medical histories Providing advice on visual care, including the use of innovative equipment Engaging with patients to ensure their comfort and understanding throughout appointments Requirements A current registration with the General Optical Council (GOC) Demonstrable experience in optometry or a relevant field Strong communication skills, both written and verbal The ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing your own caseload Patient-focused approach with an emphasis on high-quality care More About Specsavers Specsavers is committed to providing the best possible eyecare experience for its customers. We offer clinical and professional development opportunities, as well as access to innovative equipment that enhances patient care. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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