Optometrist

Vision Express; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£65k salary up to

Car allowance £4,000

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Annual leave up to 38 days

Job summary

Vision Express in Bournemouth is seeking a qualified optometrist to join our team. You will deliver accurate clinical assessments, support colleagues, and contribute to a high standard of patient care in a busy store environment.

We offer a competitive package with a base salary up to £65,000, a £4,000 car allowance, a generous pension, private medical cover for you and your family, and an annual leave entitlement growing with tenure. Flexible working options can be discussed.

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC registered optometrist.
• Ability to deliver clear diagnoses and build patient confidence.
• Team player who shares ideas and supports colleagues.
• Focus on store performance, growth, and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and diagnose ocular conditions.
• Collaborate with store team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Support business growth and achieve targets.
• Take part in additional shifts via TG Pool if needed.

Skills

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 £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 life

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.