Mobile Optometrist

Vision Express; Colchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mobile allowance £1,000

Career development (Leonardo)

Annual leave 33–38 days

Bonus up to £5,040

Private medical cover

Life assurance 4x salary

Flexible overtime

Share scheme

Pension plan

Job summary

Vision Express is recruiting a Mobile Optometrist to work across a cluster of stores around Colchester, gaining diverse clinical experience with the support of leading technology and a trusted clinical team.

You’ll be GOC registered, deliver clear diagnoses, and help balance clinical excellence with business goals. The role offers a company car, a £1,000 mobile allowance, generous annual leave and a strong path for career development.

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Deliver clear diagnoses and build patient confidence.
• Be a team player and support colleagues.
• Balance clinical excellence with commercial awareness.
• Demonstrate energy, passion, and commitment to patients’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Support stores around Colchester with travel within ~60 minutes from base store.
• Provide high-quality eye care and accurate diagnoses.
• Assist in store performance by balancing clinical care with commercial goals.

Skills

GOC registered optometrist

Job description

As a Mobile Optometrist, you'll work across a cluster of stores around Colchester, giving you the opportunity to work with different teams, store environments and a range of patient needs. It's a role that keeps your work varied while you broaden your clinical experience. Every day brings something different, but you'll always have the stability, access to leading technology and clinical support to do your best work. It's a great opportunity to move forward in your career with confidence.

• Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist
• Use your expertise to deliver clear diagnoses and build patient confidence
• Enjoy being part of a team, sharing ideas and supporting colleagues
• Contribute to store success, balancing clinical excellence with commercial awareness
• Bring energy, passion, and a genuine commitment to making a difference to people's lives
• Salary: Up to £79,000 (subject to your experience and location)
• Company car and £1,000 mobile allowance
• Location: Colchester area
• Working hours: 4 days (for both weekend days, 3 days for 1 weekend day)

You’ll mainly support our stores around Colchester, including Colchester, Ipswich, Braintree and Maldon. Your base store will be Colchester, and most of your travel will be within around 60 minutes of here. We'll always aim to plan your rota to make the most of your time and minimise unnecessary travel wherever possible.

What you’ll get

• Company car (fully expensed): Including MOT, servicing, and mileage from base store
• £1,000 mobile allowance: On top of your salary and bonus
• Career development: Full access to Leonardo (EssilorLuxottica's global learning platform), with the opportunity to discuss funded professional certificates, including Medical Retina and Glaucoma, depending on your experience and career goals.
• Generous annual leave: 33 days rising to 38 days (including bank holidays)
• Performance bonus: Up to £5,040 on target, with even greater earning potential
• Private medical cover: For you and your family
• Life assurance: 4x your salary
• Flexible overtime: Access the TG Pool to pick up additional locum style shifts across our stores with enhanced rates (80% of locum rate)
• Share scheme: Helping you benefit from the business you help build
• Competitive pension: Helping you build a secure future

It all adds up, real rewards, real support, real opportunity.