Optometrist

Posted 23 days 5 hours ago by Vision Express

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
Role Overview

At Vision Express we provide optometrists with the equipment, time and support needed to step out with confidence. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, your career is supported with stability, development opportunities and a clear growth path.

Job Details

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

Location: North Shields, Newcastle

Working Hours: Full time - Tuesday to Saturday

Benefits
  • 33 days' annual leave - grows with you, rising to 38 days including bank holidays
  • Sales and performance based bonus - up to £5,040 on target with potential for higher rewards when the store exceeds expectations
  • Private medical cover - for you and your family
  • Life assurance - worth four times your salary
  • Overtime opportunities - TG Pool shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate
  • Share options - purchase shares in EssilorLuxottica with additional free shares gifted by us
  • Pension - a competitive scheme to build a secure future
Flexible Working

If this sounds like the role for you, we're open to discussing flexible options such as alternate days or a compressed week.

Who We're Looking For
  • Qualified, GOC registered optometrist
  • Deliver clear diagnoses that build patient confidence
  • Team player - sharing ideas, supporting colleagues and working together
  • Contribute to commercial success - focusing on performance, growth and outstanding customer experience
  • Bring confidence, passion and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference in 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.

The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits is dependent on your role, the store and length of service. Not all benefits are 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