Domiciliary Optometrist – IWC Independent Worldwide Consolidators SpA
Role Purpose
Are you ready to hit the road and make a real difference? As a Domiciliary Optometrist you’ll bring expert eye care directly to people who cannot visit our stores, delivering vital services right to their homes. You’ll help customers with essential tasks, improving the lives of people in County Durham and surrounding towns (Darlington, Middlesborough, Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead).
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 when necessary
* Support a wider team of Optometrists, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
* Work closely with 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 register in the coming months). Previous domiciliary work is welcome but not essential.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer‑first mindset, empathy and patience to support those in need
* Exceptional organisational skills
* A full and clean driving licence
* Residing within County Durham, Northumberland or North Yorkshire
Why Join
* Work for an award‑winning business that is the leading domiciliary provider in the country
* Make a difference to those who need it most
* Enjoy real variety – no two days are the same
* Exceptional work‑life balance and flexibility: Monday to Friday with the option to work 4 or 5 days per week
* Full car allowance and an industry‑leading package
The Package
* Up to £65,000 basic salary plus a car allowance and highly 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
* Birthday off
If you’re ready to help drive our practice forward and make a genuine difference to people in your community, we can’t wait to hear from you!
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