Optometrist

Vision Express; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Bonus up to £5,040 on target

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Overtime paid at 80% locum rate

Share purchase plan

Pension plan

Job summary

Vision Express is seeking a qualified optometrist to join our Bluewater store. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality eye care, making clear diagnoses, and working within a strong team to support store performance.

This role offers part-time hours (4 days per week) with a competitive salary up to £79,000 depending on experience and location, plus a comprehensive benefits package and O.T. opportunities. We welcome flexible working discussions with the recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC registered optometrist
• Use clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis
• Enjoy being part of a team and sharing ideas
• Contribute to the store's commercial success through performance and growth
• Bring confidence, passion and enthusiasm for helping people

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient eye care and accurate diagnoses
• Collaborate with store team, managers and other optometrists
• Support store performance and provide excellent customer experience
• Engage in flexible scheduling and adapt to role requirements

Skills

GOC registered

Clinical optometry

Team collaboration

Customer service mindset

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 £79,000 (subject to your experience and location)

Location: Bluewater

Working hours: Part time - 4 days per week (Monday 10am-8.30pm , Friday 10am-8.30pm , Saturday 9am-5.30pm/10am-6:30pm and Sunday 10.30am-5.30pm)

Our Bluewater store is fully equipped with OCT and Phoropter. Set in the shopping centre, this store has a well-established team consisting of a Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, a team of OA's and resident Optometrists.

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.

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]