Optometrist

Vision Express; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-registration allowance

33 days annual leave

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Overtime shifts (80% locum)

Share purchase plan

Pension plan

Job summary

Vision Express in the Merryhill store is seeking a qualified optometrist to join a well-supported team. You will deliver patient-focused exams, use OCT and phoropters, and contribute to the store’s commercial success while benefiting from a competitive rewards package.

Pre-registration supervision is required, with a flexible approach to working patterns. The role offers a clear career path within a large EssilorLuxottica-backed network and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Pre-registration supervision is required.
• Strong teamwork and patient-focused care for store performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear diagnoses and build patient confidence.
• Contribute to store performance and customer experience.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Patient care

Commercial acumen

Education

GOC registered optometrist

Tools

OCT

Phoropters

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:

Salar y: Up to £55,000 (subject to your experience and location)

Our Merryhill store has 5 test rooms, which are fully equipped with OCT and phoropters. Set in The Merryhill Centre, this store has a well-established team who support optometrists. Pre-registration supervision is a requirement for this role.

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.*

• Pre- registration supervision allowance of £3,000
• 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.

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. For full details, please get in touch with our recruitment team at [e-mail]

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