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.