Pre‑Registration Optometrist Placement – Glasgow

About the role

Join Vision Express in Glasgow for a structured pre‑registration optometrist placement. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, you will gain hands‑on clinical experience in a busy retail optical practice while working with cutting‑edge eye‑care technology.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and patient consultations.
• Utilise advanced diagnostic equipment to assess vision and eye health.
• Collaborate with experienced optometrists and dispensing opticians to deliver patient care.
• Document findings, recommend treatments and support dispensing activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and training sessions.

Required profile

• Recent graduate or final‑year optometry student registered with the College of Optometrists.
• Motivated to develop clinical skills in a retail environment.
• Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused attitude.
• Willingness to work full‑time on‑site in Glasgow.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).
• Experience using visual field analysers.
• Automated refraction techniques.
• Fundus camera operation.
• Non‑contact tonometry.
• Automated keratometry.
• Automated phoropter usage.

What we offer

• Structured placement programme with dedicated mentorship.
• Access to a wide range of eye‑care technologies and clinical cases.
• Opportunities for career progression within Vision Express and EssilorLuxottica.
• Involvement in the OneSight foundation initiatives.