Optometrist

Vision Express; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in the United Kingdom seeks an Optometrist to provide exceptional eyecare solutions, utilizing advanced technology. You will be responsible for testing patients’ eyesight and offering tailored recommendations. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and flexible working arrangements. Join our supportive team dedicated to customer care and professional development.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Flexible health-related benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in testing patients’ eyes and eyesight.
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to handle challenging situations in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Test patients’ eyes and provide recommendations.
• Build rapport with patients using accessible language.
• Collaborate with store colleagues to serve customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

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As an Optometrist at Vision Express, you’ll work with world-class technology including automated refraction, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, fundus camera, visual field analyser, OCT and automated phoropters. We aim to help customers see more and be more by providing eyecare and eyewear solutions. We are open to discussing flexible working options (hours, compressed weeks) to fit your needs.

We are Vision Express, with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. We are part of the EssilorLuxottica family, a global leader in lenses, frames and sunglasses, with priority eyewear brands including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples.

Responsibilities

• Experience in testing patients’ eyes and eyesight while providing specialist recommendations on appropriate eyecare or eyewear solutions
• Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology into language understandable to patients
• Team work with colleagues across the store
• Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment

Qualifications

• Experience in testing patients’ eyes and eyesight with ability to provide appropriate recommendations
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills
• Teamwork skills across the store
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment
• Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm

Compensation and Benefits

• Basic salary up to £73,000 (subject to experience and location)
• 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 salary
• Free eyewear annually (eligibility from day one)
• Opportunities to get involved in OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
• Discounts for friends and family
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential support
• Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities
• Overtime opportunities paid at 85% of 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 service), option to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible health-related benefits (Health Cash Plan, Life cover, Critical Illness, Dental)
• Opportunity to join company-wide ECP community and knowledge sharing
• Flexible lifestyle benefits (Gymflex, Dining Cards, Travel Insurance, Experience Days, Cycle to Work)
• And more

Other

Locations include Cardiff, Llanelli, Swansea, Wrexham, Caerphilly, Ammanford, Aberystwyth, Welshpool, Cowbridge and nearby areas with ongoing opportunities.