Optometrist

Hakim Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in optometry is seeking a passionate Optometrist to join their award-winning team. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional patient care while utilizing advanced technology and innovative practices. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values patient relationships and community engagement. The practice is committed to professional development, offering free CPD courses and a unique opportunity for business partnership. If you're dedicated to enhancing patient experiences and looking for a fulfilling career in optometry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Birthday Off

No Sunday or Bank Holiday Working

Free CPD Courses

Access to Simply Health

Retail Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to educate patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care and drive service improvements.
• Act as an ambassador for the brand within the community.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Optometry

Business Partnership Interest

Education

Optometry Degree

Tools

OCT

Optos

Topography

Phoropter

Video Slit Lamp Microscopes

Job description

What’s in it for you?

Optometrist – Querido & Davidson, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Join Querido & Davidson, a National award-winning independent optician renowned for its personalised service and commitment to exceptional eye care. Established in 1959, we take pride in offering comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and specialist services, including keratoconus management, orthokeratology, glaucoma monitoring, children's eye care and dry eye management. With access to advanced technology such as OCT, Topography, Optos, Digital Retinal Photography, Virtual Reality Field Testing and much more, you'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.

We are looking for an Optometrist who may also be interested in business partnership and ownership, to work toward being part of our practice leadership team.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

We’re looking for an Optometrist to join us in delivering outstanding patient care.

You’ll be an integral part of our team here and will help us drive our service offering forward, always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate.

We’re also looking for someone who shares our dedication to putting patients first and spending the time needed to get to the bottom of their visual needs.

Just as important to us is the way you interact with patients. Providing a friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must.

Ultimately, you must be an ambassador for our brand and profession within the local community.

Educating others about the benefits of eye care is an ongoing challenge and one that we look forward to meeting head-on with you as a part of our team.

About Us

We are a committed independent practice, dedicated to providing our patients with high-quality care and an exceptional experience in practice.

Additional Information:

• Our testing equipment includes OCT, Optos, Topography Eye Surface Profiler, Air Con, Phoropter, MYAH, Video slit lamp microscopes, Virtual Reality field testing
• The role requires you to work 3 in 4 Saturdays from 9-3
• We are a team of 10
• Test times from 20-40 minutes

Our local community is a part of our identity here and we constantly see the benefits our work has when we’re out and about in the area.

What's Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary - Max

GBP £65,000.00

Salary - Min

GBP £55,000.00