Optometrist - Sunderland

OutsideClinic; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of optical care at home seeks an Optometrist in North East England to deliver excellent eye care to patients in their homes. The role offers flexible hours, competitive salary, and support for professional development. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing lives through better sight.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £74,000 depending on experience

Bonuses and fully expensed company car

Private medical insurance

Support for higher qualifications

Generous pension scheme

33 days holiday

Employee discounts

Weekends off

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with support for CPD and professional development.
• Experience with digital equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Help around 7 patients daily in their homes or 14-16 in care homes.
• Make autonomous decisions supported by senior optometrists.
• Use advanced equipment such as digital fundus cameras and mobile slit lamps.

Skills

Patient care

Autonomous decision-making

Use of advanced equipment

Job description

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About the Company

As the UK's leading provider of optical care at home, we are seeking passionate optometrists to join us at the forefront of domiciliary care. Driven by our belief that excellent eye care should be accessible to all, we utilize the latest mobile technology to improve lives across the UK. We support the NHS in providing vital eye care to those who find it difficult to visit high street clinics, especially following our recent partnership with Optimism Health Group.

Role Overview

We are looking for an optometrist in North East England to help us deliver clinically excellent eye care at patients' homes. This role is vital as there is a waiting list of patients eager to access our trusted at-home service. We offer flexible working options, including the number of days worked, and weekends off.

Responsibilities

1. Help around 7 patients daily in their homes or 14-16 in care homes, with longer appointments for better patient relationships.
2. Make autonomous decisions supported by our senior optometrists available for support.
3. Use advanced equipment such as digital fundus cameras, mobile slit lamps, and industry-leading digital records systems.
4. Receive support for your CPD and professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £74,000 depending on experience
• Bonuses, fully expensed company car, private medical insurance, and more
• Support for higher qualifications, paid GOC fees, and free CPD events
• Generous pension scheme, life assurance, 33 days holiday, employee discounts, and weekends off

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Home Health Care Services

Join us in our mission to change lives through better sight and hearing, one home visit at a time. Since 1987, our dedicated team has been delivering life-enhancing care where it’s needed most.