Optometrist

VISION EXPRESS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eyecare is seeking a passionate Optometrist to join their team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and make a real impact on customers' lives by providing tailored eyecare solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing their expertise in eye testing while building strong relationships with patients. With a competitive salary and numerous perks, including a car allowance and ongoing professional development, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in their career while being part of a supportive and innovative team.

Benefits

Car allowance

Sales and performance-based bonus

Competitive pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Free eyewear annually

Ongoing CPD opportunities

33 days annual leave

Flexible health-related benefits

Discounted lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in testing eyesight and providing recommendations for eyecare.
• Strong communication skills to explain terms to patients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye tests and provide tailored eyewear solutions.
• Build rapport with patients and communicate effectively.
• Collaborate with the store team to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Testing patients' eyesight

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Confidence and enthusiasm

Tools

Automated refraction

Non-contact tonometry

Automated keratometry

Fundus camera

Visual field analyser

OCT

Automated phoropters

Job description

Role overview

As an Optometrist at Vision Express, you'll get to work with some world-class technology including automated refraction, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, fundus camera, visual field analyser, OCT, and automated phoropters to name a few.

Your passion for optometry will support our ambition to 'See More, Be More' for our customers, maximizing their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions. In our stores, you will get to work with some world-class technology including Automated refraction, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, Fundus Camera, Visual Field Analyser, OCT, and Automated Phoropters to name a few.

Although the hours of this role are advertised, if this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether this is hours to fit around the school run or you prefer a compressed week - we are open to discussing flexible options with you further.

Who are we?

We are Vision Express - with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store, or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you!

Did you know we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of lenses, frames, and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognised vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands.

Who is the perfect candidate?

• Experience in testing patients' eyes and eyesight whilst providing specialist recommendations on appropriate eyecare or eyewear solutions
• Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understandable to patients
• Teamwork with colleagues across the whole store team
• The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment
• Confidence, passion, drive, and enthusiasm

Anything else you should know?

Basic salary up to £78,000 (subject to your experience and location)

• An additional £4,000 car allowance
• Sales and performance-based bonus
• Targeted incentives
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Life assurance - 4x your basic annual salary
• Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us!
• Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
• Discounts for friends and family
• Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between
• Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities
• Additional overtime opportunities paid at 85% of the locum rate
• Access to world-leading technology and great working environments
• Coverage of professional fees such as GOC and ABDO
• 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible health-related benefits, such as Health Cash plan, Additional Life cover, Critical Illness cover, and Dental Plan
• Opportunities to join a company-wide ECP community with peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and collaborating through our internal channels
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days, and even discounted bicycles through our Cycle to Work Scheme
• And so much more!