Job Description

Optometrist

Join a leader in luxury eyewear.

At

David Clulow

, we offer more than just high-quality spectacles and sunglasses -- we deliver style, service, and innovation. As part of the

EssilorLuxottica

family, we're at the forefront of global optical retail, blending fashion with performance and precision. Our stores showcase the latest designer collections, exclusive styles, and state-of-the-art lenses, all paired with exceptional customer service.

As an

Optometrist you will work as part of a team delivering total satisfaction to our customers through conducting thorough eye examinations, contact lens assessments and aftercare. You'll offer our customers recommendations to the highest professional and ethical standards. You will use your knowledge to effectively identify customer needs and recommend eyewear and eye care solutions accordingly. In addition you will act as an ambassador for

David Clulow ensuring every customer is welcomed into the store and to ensure their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer experience.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism

Coach assistants to consistently deliver effective selling behaviours resulting in high customer engagement

Communicate with patients to get detailed case histories

Examine eyes of patients of all ages in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the College of Optometrists and the General Optical Council

Use specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing

Issue prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses

Fit and check prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects

Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters

Offer help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses

Write referral communications to doctors as required in line with legal guidelines

Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions

Meet sales targets with regard to selling spectacles & contact lenses

Manage staff, including dispensing opticians and store staff as required

Perform core administrative functions in line with GDPR best practice

Network effectively with internal and external stakeholders

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to perform any other duties deemed reasonable by your line manager

Education & Experience

CET statutory requirement completed

You must be a

qualified Optometrist with a degree in Optometry and be a

registered member of the General Optical Council

Be able to demonstrate industry knowledge and experience of providing excellent care and service

Previous experience in retail or customer service

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

Optical: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

GOC (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person