Pre-registration Optometrist Placement (2027)

About the role

Join Vision Express in Glasgow for a full‑time pre‑registration optometrist placement. You will work in a busy retail practice, gaining hands‑on clinical experience while being supported by experienced optometrists and dispensing opticians.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct patient eye examinations and provide accurate refractions.
• Assist with the fitting and dispensing of spectacles and contact lenses.
• Use advanced diagnostic equipment to assess eye health.
• Collaborate with senior optometrists on complex cases and treatment pathways.
• Document findings and maintain patient records in line with professional standards.

Required profile

• Qualified optometry graduate seeking pre‑registration experience.
• Strong interest in developing clinical skills across a range of eye conditions.
• Willingness to work in a retail environment and engage with customers.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

Required skills

• Operation of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) equipment.
• Use of visual field analysers.
• Automated refraction techniques.
• Fundus camera imaging.
• Non‑contact tonometry.
• Automated keratometry.
• Automated phoropter usage.

What we offer

• Structured placement programme in partnership with the College of Optometrists.
• Access to cutting‑edge eye‑care technology and a wide product portfolio.
• Mentoring from senior optometrists and opportunities for career progression within Vision Express and EssilorLuxottica.
• Exposure to community outreach initiatives through the OneSight Foundation.