Northern Optical Company

Northern Optical Company is a well established independent practice, offering a personal approach to patient care and a supportive environment for its team. As an independent, you can expect a close-knit atmosphere where your contributions are recognised and valued.

• Location: Situated in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne's historic Grainger Market, the practice is easily accessible via public transport, with a wide range of local amenities nearby.
• Roles available: Opportunities often exist for optometrists, practice managers, assistant managers, dispensing opticians, and optical assistants.

Discover how your career can flourish at Northern Optical Company.

Newcastle upon Tyne and its surrounding areas present a healthy demand for skilled optical professionals, offering a diverse range of career paths. The region consistently seeks talented individuals to support its growing healthcare needs.

Here's a snapshot of the optical job market in Newcastle:

• Employer types include a mix of national high street multiples, established independent practices, NHS hospital eye services, and dedicated domiciliary care providers.
• Career progression is supported by various pathways. Optometrists can advance into clinical specialisms or management roles, while dispensing opticians have opportunities in senior dispensing or practice ownership. Practice managers and optical assistants can develop through training programmes and increased responsibility.
• Local advantages contributing to these optical opportunities include a significant population base, the presence of university optometry programmes fostering new talent, and demographic trends that influence eye care service requirements.