Optometrist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Newcastle upon Tyne
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Optometry GOC Registration NHS Performer Number MECs/WECs Accreditation CPD Compliance Patient Care Coaching and Training Customer Service

FULL DESCRIPTION

Optometrist

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Whitley Rd, Newcastle, Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom, NE12 9SJ

Employment Type: Part time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per Week: 32

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

About the Role

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of our customers, our priority is to always put them first by delivering high quality patient care. Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS we're committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. A typical day will involve screening patients, coaching and training the wider team whilst helping to maintain standards on the department. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are extremely passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. Not only do we have a fantastic CPD programme, but we also offer protected time to our Optometrists to complete further accreditations funded by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever-changing eye care needs of our customers. It's all about developing and supporting you to reach your full potential. With access to in store, regional and home office teams you are fully supported in all aspects of your role whether your query is clinical or service based there is always someone on hand to offer expert advice and support.

About You

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] it's all about the service and creating a memorable experience for our customers so you will be able use clinical skills and passion for your role to help achieve this. Working in partnership with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you'll play a key part in creating an environment that combines both clinical and operational excellence. By working alongside the wider department team, you will support with coaching, training, and helping to develop new patient services to ensure we are able to offer our customers the most current and accessible services to meet their needs. You'll be:

  • A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC
  • A registered performer with your NHS area team or health board
  • MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – funded and supported by us)
  • On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD
  • Able to use your skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experience
  • Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping the culture of the department

Everything you'll love

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

  • Discretionary company bonus
  • Company pension up to 7% matched
  • 15% colleague discount in store and online.
  • Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities.
  • Your professional indemnity insurance
  • GOC fees paid
  • CET package
  • Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
  • [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Allies Inclusion Networks
  • Excellent parental leave policies

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and proud to be themselves.

Location

Whitley Rd, Newcastle, Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom, NE12 9SJ

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Application

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