Optometrist

Vision Express; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Performance-based bonus up to £5,040

Private medical cover for you and your

Life assurance

Overtime opportunities (TG Pool)

Share purchase plans

Pension scheme

Car allowance

Job summary

Vision Express is seeking a GOC-registered optometrist for our Bournemouth store. You will perform comprehensive eye examinations, provide clear diagnoses, and work closely with a supportive team to deliver outstanding patient care.

We offer a competitive package including a car allowance, generous leave, and a strong bonus scheme, all backed by EssilorLuxottica. Flexible working options may be discussed for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Ability to deliver clear diagnostic explanations.
• Enjoy working in a team and sharing ideas.
• Contribute to store performance and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide optometric assessments and diagnoses.
• Support store performance and growth.
• Deliver outstanding customer experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues to optimise patient care.

Skills

Clinical diagnostics

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

GOC registered optometrist

Tools

OCT

Auto phoropter

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 £65,000 (subject to your experience and location)

Car allowance: £4,000

Location: Bournemouth, BH2 5LP

Working hours: Full time (38.75 hours)

Our Bournemouth store is fully equipped with OCT, auto phoropter and fundas camera. This store 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

Flexible working? Let\'s talk

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether that’s alternate days or a compressed week, we are open to discussing flexible options.

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.