Optometrist

VISION EXPRESS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading optical retailer as an Optometrist, utilizing state-of-the-art technology to provide exceptional eyecare and eyewear solutions. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Sales and performance bonuses

Private medical cover

Free annual eyewear

33 days annual leave

Flexible health benefits

Ongoing CPD and development

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing patients' eyes and providing recommendations.
• Ability to translate professional terminology for patients.

Responsibilities

• Work with advanced optometry technology.
• Maximise lifestyle through eyecare and eyewear solutions.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Resilience

Passion

Job description

Role overview

As an Optometrist at Vision Express, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology including automated refraction, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, fundus camera, visual field analyser, OCT, and automated phoropters.

Your passion for optometry supports our ambition to 'See More, Be More' for our customers by maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions.

We offer flexible working hours to fit your needs, whether around the school run or a compressed week. We are open to discussing your ideal schedule.

Who are we?

We are Vision Express, with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, offering a variety of locations from city centre flagship stores to coastal outlets. As part of the EssilorLuxottica group, we are connected to a global leader in lenses, frames, and sunglasses, including brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, and Oliver Peoples.

Who is the perfect candidate?

• Experience in assessing patients' eyes and providing specialist recommendations on eyecare and eyewear solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to translate professional terminology into understandable language for patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively with store colleagues.
• Resilience in a fast-paced retail environment, handling challenging situations confidently.
• Passion, drive, enthusiasm, and confidence.

Additional information

Basic salary up to £79,000, depending on experience and location, plus:

• £4,000 car allowance
• Sales and performance bonuses
• Targeted incentives
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Free annual eyewear from day one
• Involvement in the OneSight Foundation
• Discounts for friends and family
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing CPD and development
• Overtime paid at 85% of locum rate
• Access to advanced technology and supportive work environments
• Coverage of professional fees (GOC, ABDO)
• 33 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus holiday purchase/sell options
• Flexible health benefits, including Cash Plan, additional life, critical illness, and dental coverage
• Participation in ECP community for peer support
• Lifestyle benefits like Gymflex, dining, travel insurance, experience days, and Cycle to Work
• And much more!