At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide eye care and build patient confidence in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Join Vision Express, a leading optical retailer backed by EssilorLuxottica.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, car allowance, private medical cover, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working options available to suit your lifestyle.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified, GOC registered optometrist with a passion for patient care.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £75,000 (subject to your experience and location)
Car allowance: £4,000
Location: Nottingham Top Valley (Tesco) - Maternity Cover until April 2027 (Fixed Term Contract)
Working hours: Part time (Friday and Saturday 15.5 hours)
Our Nottingham Top Valley store has 1 test room, which is fully equipped with an OCT, phoropter and fully up to date equipment. Set within Tesco Top Valley, this store has free parking and is supported by a well‑established team.
What You'll Get
- Fixed term contract until April 2027
- Free parking
- 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.
Flexible working? Let's talk
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 Nottingham employer: Visionexpresscareers
At Vision Express, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture and a comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical cover for you and your family, generous annual leave, and performance-based bonuses. Located in Nottingham Top Valley, our store is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and fosters a collaborative environment where your professional growth is encouraged, making it an ideal place for optometrists looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.
