Optometrist

Role Details

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

Location: Bishop Auckland Retail Shopping Park

Working hours: Part‑time / Full‑time available

The store has 2 test rooms fully equipped with OCT, Phoropter and Fundus Camera. It is part of a well‑established team and is set in a busy Retail Shopping Park.

What you’ll get

Rewards package includes approximately £11,000 in additional benefits on top of your basic salary and car allowance.

On‑site free parking
33 days’ annual leave : Annual leave increases with tenure, reaching 38 days including bank holidays.
Sales and performance‑based bonus : Bonus scheme with an on‑target bonus up to £5,040 and the potential for higher rewards when store performance exceeds expectations.
Private medical cover for you and your family
Life assurance : Worth four times your salary.
Overtime opportunities : TG Pool network allows optometrists to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate.
Share options through EssilorLuxottica with additional free shares gifted.
Pension scheme that helps you build a secure future.

Who we’re looking for

Qualified, GOC‑registered optometrist
Use clinical expertise to deliver clear diagnoses that build patient confidence
Enjoy teamwork, sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working collaboratively
Contribute to commercial success of the store with a focus on performance, growth and outstanding customer experience
Bring confidence, passion and enthusiasm for making a difference in people’s lives

Why Vision Express?

With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland and Jersey, we are a leading optical retailer and an innovative med‑tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in your skills, ambitions and future.

* Note: The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits depends on the options selected, role, store and length of service. TG Pool shifts are paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift worked each week. For full details, contact our recruitment team.

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