Optometrist

VISION EXPRESS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Pension

Job summary

Vision Express Ely is looking for a qualified optometrist to join our team. You will assess patients, provide clear diagnoses and deliver exceptional eye care in a busy store within the Ely Tesco complex.

We offer up to £71,000 depending on experience, a £4,000 car allowance, 33 days annual leave rising to 38, and a generous bonus scheme up to £5,040 plus private medical cover and life assurance. Flexible weekend options are available to fit your schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise to deliver clear diagnoses.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with store colleagues.
• Ability to contribute to store growth and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality eye examinations and accurate diagnoses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support optometrists and staff.
• Contribute to the store's commercial success and customer experience.

Skills

GOC registered optometrist

Clinical examination

Team player

Commercial awareness

Education

Optometrist qualification

Job description

The role:

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

Car allowance: £4,000

Location: Vision Express Ely, Angel Drove, Tesco, Ely CB7 4DJ

Working hours: Part time/ Saturdays and Sundays available

Our Ely store has 1 test room, the store has all the most up to date equipment including auto phoropters and OCT. Set in Ely Tesco, the store has a well established team who support Optometrists to thrive with the added benefit of being able to do your weekly shop.

What you'll get

• 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

• 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.