Optometrist

Vision Express; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Sales and performance-based bonus

Pension plan

33 days annual leave

Additional professional qualification funding

Overtime opportunities

Share options

Job summary

Vision Express in King's Lynn is looking for a qualified, GOC registered optometrist to provide professional eye care and support within their high street and Tesco stores. The role offers a salary up to £79,000, part-time or full-time options, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with 33 days annual leave and private medical cover. Join a team dedicated to delivering excellent patient experiences while benefiting from ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Ability to deliver clear diagnoses to build patient confidence.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a clear diagnosis and enhance patient confidence.
• Collaborate with the team and contribute to store success.
• Provide an outstanding customer experience through professional care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team collaboration

Customer experience focus

Passion for patient care

Education

Qualified, GOC registered optometrist

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)

Working hours: Part time / Full time (includes some weekend working)

Our Kings Lynn stores are located in the high street and within Tesco, offering the opportunity to work across both stores. The stores have a total of 4 testing rooms, which are fully equipped with up-to-date equipment, including OCT and phoropters. Set in the historic port/market town of Kings Lynn, the store is located near the train station, with easy access to the A17, A148 and A49. This store has a well-established team that supports the 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.

• Potential funding opportunities to undertake additional professional qualifications, including Medical Retina, Glaucoma Monitoring or Independent Prescribing.
• 33 days’ annual leave: Your time outside the test room matters. That’s why your annual leave grows with you, rising to 38 days including 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 options: When you grow, we grow – and success should be shared. Our colleagues can purchase shares in EssilorLuxottica with additional free shares gifted by us.
• 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]