At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional eye care and build patient confidence in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Join Vision Express, a leading optical retailer backed by EssilorLuxottica.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, private medical cover, and share options.
- Other info: Flexible working options available to suit your lifestyle.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career with professional development.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified, GOC registered optometrist with a passion for teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 79000 - 79000 £ per year.
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)
- Car allowance: £4,000
- Location: Hounslow, London
- Working hours: Full time: Includes weekend working
Our Hounslow store has 3 test rooms, which are fully equipped with up to date equipment. Set on the busy high street of Hounslow, in London, this store has a well‑established, high performing team who support 3 optometrists.
What You’ll Get
- Depending on the options you choose, your total reward package (for full‑time roles) typically includes c.£11,000 in additional benefits on top of your basic salary and car allowance.
- Potential opportunity to undertake additional professional certification; Medical Retina Certification, Glaucoma Monitoring Certification & Independent Prescribing Certification, on successful completion of probation.
- 33 days’ annual leave: Your time outside the test room matters. That’s why your annual leave grows with you, rising to 38 days inc. bank holidays.
- Sales and performance‑based bonus: Our bonus scheme rewards your performance, with an on‑target bonus of up to £5,040 and the potential for higher rewards when your store achieves beyond expectations.
- Private medical cover for you and your family: We go the extra mile when it comes to your health. With private medical cover, not just for you, but for your family too.
- Life assurance: With life assurance worth four times your salary, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected, whatever happens.
- Overtime opportunities: Exclusive to Vision Express, the TG Pool is our network that gives optometrists flexibility to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate.
- Share options: When you grow, we grow - and success should be shared. Our colleagues can purchase shares in EssilorLuxottica with additional free shares gifted by us.
- A pension that plans for your future: Our competitive pension scheme helps you build a secure future, so you can focus on what matters most today.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear about your ideal working week. Whether that’s alternate days or a compressed week, we are open to discussing flexible options.
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.
Optometrist in Hounslow employer: Visionexpresscareers
At Vision Express, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering optometrists in Hounslow a supportive work environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a high-performing team. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through extensive development opportunities, competitive benefits including private medical cover for you and your family, and a generous annual leave policy that increases with service. Join us to be part of a company that values your contributions and invests in your future, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London.
