Optometrist

Vision Express; North East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site free parking

33 days’ annual leave

Sales and performance-based bonus

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Overtime opportunities

Share options

Pension scheme

Job summary

Vision Express is seeking a GOC-registered optometrist for its Bishop Auckland location. This role offers flexible working hours, part-time or full-time, with a competitive salary of up to £73,000, depending on experience. In addition to a significant salary, you will benefit from a rewards package of around £11,000, including bonuses, private medical cover, and an attractive pension scheme. Join a well-established team where your contributions to patient care will be valued.

As an optometrist, your role will focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences, collaborating with colleagues, and using your clinical expertise to make a difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified, GOC-registered optometrist.
• Able to deliver clear diagnoses that build patient confidence.
• Enjoys teamwork and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert optometry services and build patient confidence.
• Contribute to the commercial success of the store.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Qualified, GOC-registered optometrist

Clinical expertise

Teamwork

Customer experience orientation

Confidence and enthusiasm

Job description

Role Details

Salary: Up to £73,000 (subject to experience and location)

Location: Bishop Auckland Retail Shopping Park

Working hours: Part‑time / Full‑time available

The store has 2 test rooms fully equipped with OCT, Phoropter and Fundus Camera. It is part of a well‑established team and is set in a busy Retail Shopping Park.

What you’ll get

Rewards package includes approximately £11,000 in additional benefits on top of your basic salary and car allowance.

• On‑site free parking
• 33 days’ annual leave: Annual leave increases with tenure, reaching 38 days including bank holidays.
• Sales and performance‑based bonus: Bonus scheme with an on‑target bonus up to £5,040 and the potential for higher rewards when store performance exceeds expectations.
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Life assurance: Worth four times your salary.
• Overtime opportunities: TG Pool network allows optometrists to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate.
• Share options through EssilorLuxottica with additional free shares gifted.
• Pension scheme that helps you build a secure future.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified, GOC‑registered optometrist
• Use clinical expertise to deliver clear diagnoses that build patient confidence
• Enjoy teamwork, sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working collaboratively
• Contribute to commercial success of the store with a focus on performance, growth and outstanding customer experience
• Bring confidence, passion and enthusiasm for making a difference in people’s lives

Why Vision Express?

With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland and Jersey, we are a leading optical retailer and an innovative med‑tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in your skills, ambitions and future.

* Note: The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits depends on the options selected, role, store and length of service. TG Pool shifts are paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift worked each week. For full details, contact our recruitment team.