Lead Optometrist - Clovelly Trails

Job summary

Lead and grow an independent optometry practice within a Specsavers retail location, maintaining full clinical autonomy. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality patient care and shaping the clinic's culture and patient experience.

Job details

LEAD OPTOMETRIST Clovelly Trails, Newfoundland & Labrador Step into clinical leadership with flexibility within Specsavers Clovelly Trails — with the freedom to grow your practice, your way. Establish your clinic in the vibrant east end of St. John's, Clovelly Trails offers the perfect blend of city convenience and coastal living. With easy access to shopping, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and Newfoundland's stunning coastline, it's an ideal place to build both your practice and your lifestyle. This independent clinic is located within Specsavers at the Dominion grocery store at 55 Stavanger Drive in St. John’s 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, Krista Brown. 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: * NIDEK Tonoref 3 * NIDEK automated lensometer * Topcon Maestro2 * 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 * Registered optometrist in Newfoundland & Labrador * Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for leadership and delivering quality, patient-centred care * Motivated to take on leadership and grow a practice * 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 Anne Abrahamian at [email protected]. #LI-AA1

What you’ll do

Lead and grow an independent optometry practice within a Specsavers retail location, maintaining full clinical autonomy. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality patient care and shaping the clinic's culture and patient experience.

Requirements

Must be a registered optometrist in Newfoundland & Labrador with an entrepreneurial mindset. Candidates should be motivated to take on leadership roles and interested in a pathway toward practice ownership.

Benefits

• Clinical Autonomy • Pathway To Ownership • Professional Development • Back Office Support

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical Leadership
• Patient Care
• Practice Management
• Diagnostic Technology
• Entrepreneurship
• Patient Engagement

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Retail