Mobile Optometrist

Vision Express; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mobile allowance

Career development

Annual leave

Bonus potential

Private medical

Life cover

Overtime flexibility

Share scheme

Pension

Job summary

Vision Express in Newcastle is seeking a Mobile Optometrist to work across a cluster of stores, providing clinical care with variety and flexibility. You’ll travel within roughly 60 minutes of base in Newcastle, with a base store in Newcastle and a rota designed to minimise travel while maximizing patient impact.

The role offers a generous package with a company car, £1,000 mobile allowance, and extensive development opportunities through Leonardo, plus 33–38 days leave, a 5,040 potential bonus,

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Ability to deliver clear diagnoses and build patient confidence.
• Enjoys being part of a team and sharing ideas.
• Balances clinical excellence with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support stores across the Newcastle area, including Newcastle, Metro Centre, Chester-Le-Street and North Shields.
• Plan rota to minimise travel and maximise time at each site.
• Use leading technology and clinical support to deliver best patient care.

Skills

GOC registered

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Job description

Grow your impact. Shape your clinical future.Ready for a role that gives you more variety, while keeping you keep moving forward? As a Mobile Optometrist, you'll work across a cluster of stores in Newcastle, 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.

The role

• Salary: Up to £73,000 (subject to your experience and location)
• Company car and £1,000 mobile allowance
• Location: Newcastle, up to 1 hour commute
• Working hours: 23.25 hours/ 3 days per week (we will consider up to full time, talk to us about what works best for you!)

You'll mainly support our stores across Newcastle area, including Newcastle, Metro Centre, Chester-Le-Street and North Shields. Your base store will be Newcsatle, 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.

Who We’re Looking For

• 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

• TG Pool shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift each week.