Optometrist

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a dedicated Part Time Optometrist to join its prestigious team in Newcastle. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with a focus on patient care and professional development. The successful candidate will benefit from generous salary reviews, a matched pension scheme, and extensive training opportunities. With a commitment to work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and a range of health and wellness benefits, this position represents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of eye health.

Benefits

Generous salary reviewed annually

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working schemes

Funded training and development

Annual STAR awards

Blue Light Card discounts

Free laser eye treatment

Private Healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist.
• Extensive experience in a refractive or hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre and post-operative consultations for cataract surgery.
• Provide health advice and support to patients.
• Document findings in electronic medical record systems.

Skills

GOC registration

patient administration systems

electronic medical record systems

experience in refractive or hospital environment

working to conversion targets

Education

Qualified Optometrist

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Client:

Optegra Eye Health Care

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Part Time Optometrist to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Newcastle Eye Hospital located in Gateshead. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs. The successful Optometrist would be required to work 3 days a week.

Company Overview

Optegra is a world leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are at the heart of all we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.

There has never been a better time to join Optegra, as a provider of specialist eye care. Find out what it’s like to work at Optegra by watching the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-QblLUYzM

We are rated as a ‘great place to work’ and here are some of our amazing benefits:

– Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £75k pro rata dependent on experience

– Generous matched pension contributions

– 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

– Flexible working and SMART working schemes – because we believe in work life balance

– Funded training and development – because we believe in our people

– Celebrating your anniversaries – because we value loyalty and commitment

– Annual STAR awards

– Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)

– Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family

– Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing

– Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

– Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role

As an integral part of a multi disciplinary team working alongside consultants, you will be required to carry out pre and post-operative consultations, assessing the suitability of patients for treatment. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Carry out examinations that are associated with cataract surgery.

- Run acute and follow up clinics postsurgery for patients documenting findings in the electronic medical record systems.

- Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital.

- Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary.

- Ensure awareness of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment within the clinical competency framework.

- Ensure awareness of CQC policies and updates, attending all mandatory update courses

Requirements

- Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist

- Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive, high street or hospital environment

- Experience of using patient administration systems and electronic medical record systems

- Experience of working to conversion targets and other KPIs within Vision Correction

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.

You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.