Optometrist

Discover a rewarding Optometrist role in Newcastle, United Kingdom, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits. This permanent, part-time position focuses on delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of optical services within the community.

What does this Optometrist role involve in Newcastle?

This Optometrist vacancy is centred around providing exceptional patient care, with a strong emphasis on the health and wellbeing of customers. You will be involved in screening patients and actively contributing to the monitoring and treatment of minor eye conditions, in line with extended NHS service contracts.

A key aspect of the role includes coaching and training the wider optical team, ensuring high standards are maintained within the department. You will have opportunities to develop your clinical skills and contribute to enhancing the patient experience within this Optometrist job.

Responsibilities of this Optometrist position

• Screen patients and provide high-quality eye care.
• Monitor and treat minor eye conditions as part of NHS service contracts.
• Coach and train members of the optical team.
• Help maintain departmental standards and contribute to operational excellence.
• Support the development of new patient services.

Requirements for this Optometrist position in Newcastle

To be considered for this Optometrist job, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Be a fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Be a registered performer with your NHS area team or health board.
• Hold MECs or WECs accreditation, or be willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining (fully funded and supported).
• Be on track to meet the statutory points requirement for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Demonstrate a passion for delivering a memorable customer experience.
• Be enthusiastic about developing new patient services and shaping departmental culture.