Posted 28 days ago
Lead Optometrist - St. John's Central
@ Specsavers
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Specsavers St. John's Central is hiring a Lead Optometrist to run an independent clinic within its Dominion grocery store location on Blackmarsh Road. The role offers full clinical autonomy, leadership of a team, and a pathway to practice ownership, with flexibility to start at one day per week and expand over time.
Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical eye examinations and patient care
- Lead and shape the clinic team and patient experience
- Build the independent clinic and grow the practice
- Work toward partnership and ownership opportunities
Requirements summary:
- Registered optometrist in Newfoundland & Labrador
- Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in leadership
- Motivated to grow a practice
- Interest in greater independence and ownership
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Registered optometrist in Newfoundland & Labrador |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Specsavers
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 226 |
LEAD OPTOMETRIST
St. John’s Central, Newfoundland & Labrador
Step into clinical leadership with flexibility within Specsavers St. John's Central — with the freedom to grow your practice, your way.
Establish your practice in the heart of St. John's. St. John's Central offers the convenience of a central location with easy access to shopping, restaurants, healthcare services, and vibrant local amenities. Surrounded by a welcoming community and Newfoundland's beautiful coastal landscapes, 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 260 Blackmarsh Road, 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, Adam Snow. 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].
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