Optometrist

Vision Express; Whitstable; Remote; GBP 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Sales bonus up to £5,040

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Overtime TG Pool 80% locum rate

Share purchase plan

Pension

Car allowance

Job summary

Vision Express in Whitstable is seeking a qualified GOC registered optometrist to join our team. You’ll work in a store with OCT and auto phoropter, supported by a strong regional network and EssilorLuxottica backing.

The role offers a salary up to £79,000, full-time hours with one weekend day, generous annual leave and a rewards package including private medical cover, life assurance and a pension. You’ll have development opportunities and a clear path to grow, with flexible options to suit

Qualifications

• Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist

Responsibilities

• Deliver a clear diagnosis to build patient confidence
• Work with a team to support store performance, growth and exceptional customer experience

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: Whitstable

Working hours: Full time (with both weekend days, 4 days with 1 weekend day)

Our Whitstable store has 2 test rooms, which are fully equipped with OCT and auto phoropter. Set in Tesco, this store benefits from free parking and 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.

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.

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