Optometrist

Posted 8 days 1 hour ago by Vision Express

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Suffolk, Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom, IP295
Job Description
Overview

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: Bury St Edmunds, a thriving market town, easily commutable from Cambridge, Norfolk, Colchester and Ipswich.

Working hours: Full time: 38.75 hours, includes weekend working.

What you'll get
  • Potential to undertake additional Professional Certification, including Medical Retina, Glaucoma Monitoring or IP.
  • 33 days' annual leave: Rises to 38 days inc. bank holidays.
  • Sales and performance based bonus: up to £5,040 on target, higher rewards possible.
  • Private medical cover for you and your family.
  • Life assurance worth four times your salary.
  • Overtime opportunities through the TG Pool at 80% of the locum rate.
  • Share options with EssilorLuxottica.
  • A pension that plans for your future with a competitive scheme.
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.

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