That’s because at Vision Express, when it comes to sight, we take it seriously. We’re confident in our capabilities, thanks to our unmatched technology, countless opportunities for growth and the backing of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the eyecare industry. Become one of our pre-registration optometrists and your career can only benefit.
We are proud to offer Pre-registration Optometrist Placement in partnership with the College of Optometrists. Our structured placement program provides students with invaluable, practical real-world experience, in a supportive retail environment.
We’re part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in cutting-edge eye care and premium eyewear, with an extensive portfolio of brands such as Oakley and Ray-Ban. You’ll be backed by a business passionate about quality, innovation, and excellence, giving you confidence in offering your customers the widest range of products.
You'll work with world-class technology that keeps you at the forefront of optometry. This includes OCT, visual field analysers, automated refraction, fundus cameras, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, and automated phoropters among much else.
Being part of both Vision Express and EssilorLuxottica means diverse career paths, excellent training programmes and impressive development opportunities. We’re proud of the clinical training we offer. Right now, we have colleagues across the business studying everything from IP and Medical Retina to glaucoma and myopia. You might want to become an Optometrist Store Manager, a Dispensing Optician or support the next generation of Pre-Registration students by becoming a Pre-Reg Supervisor or Pre-Reg Development Tutor. You can get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, helping our mission to eliminate uncorrected poor vision in countries across the world, in one generation.
What to expect from your Pre-registration Optomtrist Placement?
Practical experience in a busy optical practice, collaborating with experienced optometrists and dispensing opticians.
Mentoring from knowledgeable optometrists to guide you through your placement journey.
Opportunity to progress on to our newly qualified support programme once you have completed your degree.
Our people always have and always will be our greatest asset. 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays - this increases with length of service.
~ Free annual eyewear & discounts for your family & friends
~ Sales and performance-based bonus & incentives
~ Private medical cover
~ Life Assurance
~ Competitive pension
~ Coverage of your professional fees
Lifestyle benefits, such as Gymflex, dining cards, discounted travel, experience days and discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme.
Access to a company-wide eye care professional community, where you can share knowledge and collaborate via internal channels.
Access to world-leading technology and flexible working environments.
Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join us and we’ll help you unlock your full potential, every step of the way.