23/12/2021
Please see the following job advert for a slit lamp sessional Optometrist that may be of interest to local Optometrists.
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/916929326
17/12/2021
Visioncall Resident Optometrist Role;
As an Optometrist with Visioncall your role is very different from the norm in retail practice. You will have clinical freedom and the variation of getting out and about visiting patients, mainly within care home environments. With no evening or weekend working, you will be accompanied by an experienced Dispensers who will support you throughout your clinics, allowing you to focus on the sight test and patient.
We are about empowering our people and coaching them to develop and think for themselves, enabling them to really help elderly and vulnerable adults with their eye care needs. This is a challenging but rewarding role where you will be part of a team helping vulnerable patients See Better Live Better.
To recap the current vacancy information and benefits;
- Excellent salary of up to £70k Full Time Equivalent 40 hours (pro rata)
- Bonus – annual realistic OTE based on a full time equivalent is £4,500
- Mileage allowance 0.25p per mile.
- 33 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata for part time)
- 4% contributory pension
- GOC fees & professional indemnity insurance
- Sick pay scheme after 12-month service
- Holiday purchase & sell scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme – to support well-being
- Full equipment supplied and maintained free of charge
- Core working hours Mon – Fri 8.30am-5.30pm allowing travel time for clinic starting at 09.30am and finishing at approximately 4.30pm
- Flexible working approach can be discussed to help work/life balance.
10/11/2021
Stewart Eyecare in Whickham are looking for a part time optometrist for a permanent position. There is an opening for 2 days per week. Our ideal candidate would be experienced in the regular use of OCT scanning and Optomap imaging or very keen to learn. Generous appointment times are given to provide this level of clinical care. Salary is negotiable.
Please contact info@stewarteyecare.co.uk or Judith on 0789 131 9788 for an informal chat.
20/10/2021
Teesside University are looking for:
2x Lecturers, could be DO/CLO/OO
1 x Senior lecturer / course lead
We are particularly looking for anyone with previous academic experience.
21/09/2021
We are a small, independent, friendly opticians based in Framwellgate Moor in Durham & are looking for a permanent Locum to test on a regular basis (up to 8 days per month but we are flexible). Starting with immediate effect if possible.
If interested could you please email Nikki on mcpherson77@hotmail.co.uk
18/09/2021
Primary Eyecare Services are the largest provider of eyecare services delivered through primary care optical practices. We are recruiting Service Leads to support the delivery of our services. The role is an exciting opportunity to support local practices and hospitals in the development and delivery of eyecare services. The role will be home based with the ability to travel as required for meetings. The attached role description provides further information.
To apply for the role please provide a copy of your CV/Resume with a cover letter outlining how and why you are suited for the role along with the number of days you would want to commit to the role. Please send email this information to recruitment@primaryeyecare.co.uk by Monday 27th September 2021
21/08/2021
Full and part time optometrist vacancies in Specsavers Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe. Both stores are equipped with the latest technology in optics, including OCT, allowing us to provide patient focused care. Further development opportunities are available and supported; such as higher certificates and Independent Prescribing.
Please contact Alice and Maria on:
dir.bishopauck.uk@specsavers.com
29/07/2021
We are looking to recruit a full or 2 part time optometrists for our busy practice in Consett. We work to 30 minute testing with full prescreening provided by support staff. We are patient care focussed, we believe in providing exceptional levels of service and we are looking for an experienced optometrist who shares our values. We offer a modern, well equipped test room and an experienced team of support staff.
We are open Monday to Saturday 9-5:30 and closed bank holidays and over Christmas.
Excellent salary package for the right candidate(s) with professional fees paid. Please contact Kirsty for more information at kirsty@fosterandwade.com
27/07/2021
Locum optometrist cover required 2 or 3 days per week from 28th august to 16th september.
22/06/2021
Do you have domiciliary experience or are you looking to develop your clinical skills outside practice? We have both resident and locum opportunities available for Optometrists throughout Durham and various North East locations offering excellent packages/daily rates, great flexibility and training. For more information contact Lyndsay Johnston on 07795 592096 or ljohnston@visoncall.co.uk.
31/05/2021
LOCSU are now recruiting for Optical Leads.
We welcome applications from experienced and enthusiastic individuals from the eye health sector. To apply please send a copy of your CV together with a letter outlining why you wish to become an Optical Lead highlighting specific skills and experience, to, jacquefooks@locsu.co.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 10th June 2021.
For further details, see the links below:
Optical Lead role description (May 2021)
31/05/2021
Locum required for small independent with branches in Ferryhill, Co Durham and Washington. Hours to suit, no contact lenses or weekends, sight tests only.
Please call Janice (practice manager) on 07931144185.
20/05/2021
Contracted or locum optometrist position available at an independent practice in County Durham. Excellent support staff perform all screening including OCT.
If interested, please contact simon@youngsopticians.co.uk