Optometrist

Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional fees

45-minute eye examinations

Loyal client base

Latest diagnostic equipment and tech

Premium frames (branding)

Friendly team environment

Career development opportunities

Mentoring of newly qualified Optometr

Job summary

Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists in Morpeth is seeking a part-time Optometrist to spend meaningful time with clients. You will deliver thorough eye examinations in a friendly, independent practice, supported by a strong team and the latest diagnostic equipment.

The role offers up to £22,875 pro rata per annum (equivalent to £60k FTE) and includes paid professional fees, 45-minute exams, and mentoring opportunities for a newly qualified Optometrist.

Qualifications

• GOC-registered optometrist with a passion for high-quality clinical care.
• Ability to deliver patient-centred eye examinations in line with guidelines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to mentor and support colleagues, including newly qualified optometrists.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-focused eye examinations.
• Take time to understand clients’ needs, lifestyle and visual requirements.
• Recommend appropriate clinical and optical solutions.
• Build strong relationships with the client base.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure an excellent client experience.
• Support and mentor a newly qualified Optometrist.
• Keep up to date with clinical developments and professional skills.

Skills

GOC-registered Optometrist

Job description

Up to £22,875k pro rata per annum (=£60k FTE per annum)

Are you an Optometrist looking for more time with your clients?

At Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists, we believe great eye care starts with having the time to really understand our clients.

We are looking for a passionate part time Optometrist to join our friendly team in Morpeth, covering: week 1: Monday & Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm and week 2: Monday 9am - 5:30pm & Saturday 9am - 4pm)

This role offers a salary of up to £22,875k pro rata per annum (=£60,000 FTE per annum), depending on experience.

Why Bayfields?

When you join Bayfields, you’re joining an independent business where our clients are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Welcome, Discover, Delight client journey is central to how we work. We give every client a 45-minute eye examination, giving you the time to understand their individual needs, lifestyle and visual requirements before recommending the right solutions for them.

If you’re looking for a role where you can focus on quality rather than rushing through appointments, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll have access to the latest diagnostic equipment and technological advances in contact lenses, spectacle lenses and frames. Our premium frame collection includes brands such as Tom Ford, Prada, Gucci, Maui Jim, Wolf, Continental, Ray-Ban, BOSS and Ralph Lauren.

What you’ll be doing

As our Optometrist, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-focused eye examinations in line with GOC and College of Optometry guidelines.
• Take the time to understand each client’s needs, lifestyle and visual requirements.
• Recommend the most appropriate clinical and optical solutions for each individual.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with our loyal client base.
• Work closely with the wider practice team to deliver an obsessively great client experience.
• Support, mentor and guide our newly qualified Optometrist.
• Keep up to date with clinical developments and continue to develop your professional skills.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a qualified and experienced GOC-registered Optometrist who:

• Is passionate about delivering exceptional clinical care.
• Takes pride in providing a genuinely personalised client experience.
• Enjoys having the time to get to know their clients.
• Is confident recommending solutions based on individual needs and lifestyle.
• Is a supportive team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and developing others.
• Wants to be part of a friendly, independent business where their expertise is valued.

What we offer

• Paid professional fees, including GOC registration and professional indemnity insurance (currently through the AOP).
• 45-minute eye examinations, giving you more time with every client.
• A well-established practice with a loyal client base.
• Access to the latest diagnostic equipment and technology.
• A fantastic range of premium frames, including Tom Ford, Prada, Gucci, Maui Jim, Wolf and Continental.
• A friendly and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• The opportunity to support and mentor a newly qualified Optometrist.

Why Bayfields?

At Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists, we go beyond eye care. We are committed to transforming lives through expert optical and audiology care.

We’re an independent business with a big ambition: to deliver an obsessively great service to every client, every time.

If you’re an Optometrist who wants more time with your clients, a supportive team and the opportunity to make a real difference, come and join us at Bayfields Morpeth.