Optometrist

Vision Express; Ashford; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bonus scheme

Private medical

Life assurance

Overtime shifts

Share plans

Pension

Job summary

Vision Express in Ashford is seeking a qualified optometrist to join a well-supported team in a Tesco-anchored store. The role is part-time (2 days a week, Mon with alternating Sat/Sun) with a salary up to £71,000 depending on experience and location, plus a £4,000 car allowance.

Our Ashford store features a test room equipped with OCT, auto phoropters and fundus camera, and benefits include a generous annual leave, private medical cover, life assurance, pension, and a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• GOC registered optometrist required.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise to deliver clear diagnoses.
• Team-based approach to support colleagues and share ideas.
• Contribute to commercial success and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear diagnosis to build patient confidence.
• Support store performance and deliver excellent customer experience.

Skills

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Patient communication

Commercial awareness

Education

GOC registered optometrist

Tools

OCT

Auto phoropters

Fundus camera

Job description

At Vision Express, we give optometrists the equipment, time, and support to step out with confidence. Backed by the strength of EssilorLuxottica, your career is supported with unparalleled stability, development opportunities, and a clear path to grow.

The role:

Salary: Up to £71,000 (subject to your experience and location)

Car allowance: £4,000

Location: Ashford Tesco, TN24 0YE

Working hours: Part time (2 days a week, Mon with alternating Sat/Sun)

Our Ashford store has 1 test room, which is fully equipped with OCT, auto phoropters and Fundas camera. Set in Tesco, this store benefits from free parking and has a well-established team who support optometrists to thrive.

What you'll get

At Vision Express, we've built rewards that give you more. Depending on the options you choose, your total reward package (for full-time roles) typically includes c.£11,000 in additional benefits on top of your basic salary and car allowance.*

• 33 days' annual leave: Your time outside the test room matters. That's why your annual leave grows with you, rising to 38 days inc. bank holidays.
• Sales and performance-based bonus: Our bonus scheme rewards your performance, with an on-target bonus of up to £5,040 and the potential for higher rewards when your store achieves beyond expectations.
• Private medical cover for you and your family: We go the extra mile when it comes to your health. With private medical cover, not just for you, but for your family too.
• Life assurance: With life assurance worth four times your salary, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected, whatever happens.
• Overtime opportunities: Exclusive to Vision Express, the TG Pool is our network that gives optometrists flexibility to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate.
• Share in our success: We periodically offer colleagues the opportunity to participate in share purchase plans, providing an attractive way to share in EssilorLuxottica's long-term growth and success.
• A pension that plans for your future: Our competitive pension scheme helps you build a secure future, so you can focus on what matters most today.
• View our full list of benefits

Who we're looking for

You'll be a great fit for this role if you:

• Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist
• Use your clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis that builds patient confidence
• Enjoy being part of a team - sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working together
• Contribute to the commercial success of the store - focusing on performance, growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience
• Bring confidence, passion, and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference to people's lives

Why Vision Express?

With 590+ stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and an innovative med-tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we're investing in you - your skills, your ambitions, and your future.

* Please note: The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits is dependent on the options you select, your role, the store, and length of service. Not all benefits may be available to all colleagues, and the value of some benefits may vary. TG Pool shifts are paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift worked each week.