Role overview
This vacancy is only applicable if you're currently studying or have graduated with a degree in Optometry, ideally from a UK University. This is a 12-month course.
As a Pre-Registration Optometrist Student at Vision Express, your primary responsibility is to provide high-quality eye care services to patients, including conducting eye examinations, diagnosing visual problems, and prescribing appropriate solutions such as glasses or contact lenses.
With unrivalled support and quality supervision from your dedicated Pre-Reg supervisor and team, based in our Store Support Centre, you'll gain experience and bespoke training in all aspects of the customer journey, including eye examinations, contact lens fitting, and dispensing glasses and contact lenses. You'll build strong relationships with your patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident in your care.
Our course is delivered by a team of experienced Optometrists and tutors passionate about our mission to help our customers 'See More and Be More'. With your Pre-Registration team’s support, you'll acquire the skills and experience to kickstart a successful career in Optometry.
Who are we?
We are Vision Express — with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, offering options in busy city centres, smaller villages, and coastal locations. We are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family, the global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of lenses, frames, and sunglasses. Our brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, and Oliver Peoples, among over 20 others.
Who is the perfect candidate?
* Currently studying or graduated with a degree in Optometry, ideally from a UK University
* Excellent communication skills and rapport-building abilities to translate professional terminology into language understandable to patients
* Exceptional attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements to provide the best service and product recommendations
* Strong teamwork skills across the store team
* Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment
* Confidence, passion, drive, and enthusiasm
* Willingness to ask questions to your support team to fully understand the details of the situation
* A strong commitment to patient safety by keeping up-to-date with guidance and observing regulatory guidelines regarding clinical delivery
Anything else you should know?
* Sales and performance-based bonus
* Targeted incentives
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance — 2x your basic annual salary
* Free eyewear annually from day one of joining
* Opportunities to participate in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
* Discounts for friends and family throughout the year
* Involvement in a company-wide ECP community for knowledge sharing and collaboration
* Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and advice
* Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities
* Access to leading technology and excellent working environments
* Coverage of professional fees such as GOC and ABDO
* 33 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus options to buy or sell holiday
* Flexible health benefits, including Health Cash Plan, Life Cover, Critical Illness, and Dental Plans
* Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Gymflex, Dining Cards, Travel Insurance, Experience Days, and Cycle to Work Scheme
* And much more!
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