Lead Optometrist- Chatham
- Chatham-Kent, ON, Canada
- Chatham, ON, N7M 5J7, Canada
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Original job description
Lead Optometrist
Chatham, ON
Step into clinical leadership with flexibility within Specsavers Chatham - with the freedom to grow your practice, your way.
Establish your clinic
This independent clinic is located within Specsavers Real Canadian Superstore in Chatham with reliable foot traffic - supporting consistent access to new and returning patients. This is a strong opportunity for brand visibility and patient engagement.
This clinic operates in a fully fitted, professionally designed space with one exam room and pre-test room.
The Specsavers retail store is owned and managed by experienced optician. The team of trained eyecare consultants at the store welcome and guide your patients through pre-testing.
Your opportunity
This role is designed for optometrists seeking greater autonomy, leadership, and a pathway towards ownership:
Start your own clinic your way - practice as an independent optometrist with full clinical autonomy
Flexibility to grow at your pace - start with as little as one day per week and expand over time; you have the flexibility to maintain your current commitments how it works for you
Build and lead your team - shape the culture and patient experience within your clinic
Pathway to ownership - unlock future partnership opportunities
Deliver clinical excellence - your clinic includes access a full suite of advanced diagnostic technology, including:
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NIDEK Tonoref 3
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NIDEK automated lensometer
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Topcon Maestro2
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NIDEK intelligent refractor RT-6100
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S4OPTIK slit lamp
Support when you need it - benefit from Specsavers’ back office support, resources, and professional development, so you can stay focused on patient care.
What you’ll bring
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Registered optometrist in Ontario
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leadership and delivering quality, patient-centred care
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Motivated to take on leadership and grow a practice
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Interested in building toward greater independence and ownership
What makes being a Lead Optometrist with Specsavers different?
At Specsavers, we believe quality eyecare starts with a simple idea: putting people first, always. For over 40 years, Specsavers has been committed to making quality eyecare and affordable eyewear accessible to everyone - because we believe no one should have to compromise on their eye health, regardless of their background or circumstances. That’s why we’ve made OCT available as a standard part of eye exams.
Today, we’re the world’s largest privately owned optical retailer and still a family-owned business. We’re a place where you can feel you belong, and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Make it your own – with the confidence and support of being backed a globally trusted brand.
Learn more about this location and more- Reach out to Jia Dafu at jia.dafu@specsavers.com
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Lead Optometrist will establish and manage an independent clinic, providing high-quality, patient-centered eye care. You will be responsible for building and leading your own team while maintaining clinical autonomy and driving practice growth.
Requirements
Candidates must be a registered optometrist in Ontario with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for leadership. You should be motivated to grow a practice and committed to delivering excellent patient care.
Skills
- Optometry
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care
- Diagnostic technology
- Practice management
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Refraction
- Slit lamp examination
- Tonometry
Benefits
- Back office support
- Professional development
- Clinical autonomy
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Jia Dafu
Hiring contact email
jia.dafu@specsavers.com
Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Retail
Keywords
- Optometrist
- Clinical leadership
- Specsavers
- Chatham
- Eye health
- Diagnostic technology
- NIDEK Tonoref 3
- Topcon Maestro2
- Patient engagement
- Practice ownership
- Eyecare
- Ontario
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Clinical autonomy