Job Title: Optometrist – Location: Gateshead – Employment Type: Part‑time – Contract Type: Permanent – Shift Pattern: Days – Hours per Week: 8 – Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits – Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare – Closing Date: 3 July 2026

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive eye examinations, conduct contact lens fittings, and carry out extended service examinations. Work with the Dispensing Optician Manager to support colleagues through training, coaching, and maintaining departmental standards. Deliver NHS extended service care, including treatment and monitoring of eye conditions, while gaining any additional accreditations required to provide these services. Participate in professional development programmes and, when registered with the GOC, may supervise students to enhance skills and contribute to the growth of the profession.

Key Qualities & Skills

• A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC
• Registere...