Overview

Join to apply for the Optometrist - Tyne & Wear role at OutsideClinic. As the UK's leading provider of optical care at home, we are searching for passionate optometrists to join us at the forefront of domiciliary. This is a flexible role with the option to work 4 or 5 days per week, and no weekend work.

Position: Optometrist
Location: Newcastle and surrounding areas
Salary: Up to £74,000 FTE + monthly commission
Company Car: For business and personal use

A unique company on a mission to deliver clinically excellent eye care at home and support patients who may struggle to reach high street services. We use the latest mobile technology and processes to change people’s lives for the better and work across the UK in partnership with NHS services.

We are transforming our business to provide an even better service and rewards to our workforce. A vital and rewarding role, with a waitlist of patients eager to access our trusted at-home service.

Equipment and training are provided to ensure you feel confident before working independently. You will be supported with CPD and have access to ongoing development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Help around 6-7 patients every day, visiting them in their own homes. Appointments are longer than typical high-street visits (1 hour) to allow time for strong patient relationships and gold-standard care.
• Be trusted to make autonomous decisions and receive timely support or second opinions from our senior optometrist team at head office.
• Use advanced equipment, including a digital fundus camera, mobile slit lamp, I-care tonometer, and a digital records system with minimal paperwork.
• Be supported with your CPD and have time set aside to complete exams if required.

Benefits

• Market-leading salary of up to £74,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Strong bonus structure.
• Fully expensed company car for business and personal use.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to Health Assured.
• Quality equipment and a streamlined testing process.
• Support with College of Optometrists Higher Qualifications and GOC fees paid.
• Free CPD events and a generous pension scheme (matched up to 5%).
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and flexible contracts for full-time or part-time work.
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) and employee discounts.

We’re on a mission to change lives through better sight and hearing—one home visit at a time.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Home Health Care Services