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Domiciliary Optometrist - County Durham
Monday - Friday (no weekends)
5 days per week (4 days considered)
Up to 65,000 + 10,000 welcome bonus + performance bonus
Car allowance and fantastic benefits package
Role Purpose
Are you ready to hit the road and make a real difference? As a Domiciliary Optometrist, you'll be doing just that! You'll be bringing expert eye care directly to people who are unable to visit our stores, delivering vital services right to their doorsteps. But it's not just about sight - you'll also be helping customers with essential tasks, bringing care and smiles to their homes. You'll play a key role in improving the lives of people in your community while being an integral part of our team, helping the business to continue to thrive.
The Position
We are seeking a confident, compassionate Optometrist with great communication and patient care skills who is ready to step away from the high street and enjoy the freedom of working on the road and visiting patients in their homes. You'll be part of a close-knit team primarily covering a region spanning County Durham and surrounding towns (Darlington/Middlesborough/Durham/Sunderland/Gateshead), supported by a team of experienced Optical Assistants, a office based support team and the latest technology which will help schedule your appointments & routes to maximise your efficiency. What's more, whilst you're making a real difference to your patients most in need, you're also enjoying the work-life balance of a Monday to Friday role with no ties to a high street store and an industry leading package!
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct sight tests for patients unable to visit high street practices, working autonomously to deliver patient-focused eye care (up to 10 per day)
- Provide guidance on eye health, eyewear options, and frame selection.
- Communicate test results and recommendations to patients and their families if necessary.
- Supporting a wider team of Optometrists, fostering a collaborative environment and support group to share best practice.
- Working closely with your Optical Assistants to provide clinical support and advice.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation of examinations and treatments.
- Stay updated with advancements in optometry practices and technologies.
The Ideal Candidate
- GOC qualified (or expecting to be registered in the coming months) - previous Domiciliary work is welcome but not essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset, with empathy and patience to support those in need.
- Exceptional organisational skills
- A full and clean driving licence
- Reside within County Durham, Northumberland or North Yorkshire
Why Join
- Join an award-winning business who are the leading Domiciliary provider in the country
- Make a difference to those who need it most
- Enhanced job satisfaction, with real variety where no two days are the same
- Exceptional work-life balance and flexibility, with no weekends and the opportunity to work 4 or 5 days per week
The Package
- Up to 65,000 basic salary plus a car allowance and very achievable bonus
- 10,000 welcome bonus
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Health & Wellbeing programme
- All business travel expenses covered in full
- All professional fees paid for
- Birthday off
If you're ready to help drive our practice forward and make a genuine difference to people in your community, then we can't wait to hear from you!
