Optometrist

Asda; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and온라인

Wellbeing services access

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Asda Allies Inclusion Networks

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda is looking for a qualified optometrist to join our Blyth team in a permanent part-time role (24 hours per week). You will screen patients, support the NHS service contracts, and help maintain high standards in the department while coaching colleagues.

We offer extensive CPD, protected time to gain further accreditations funded by Asda, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, bonus, and wellbeing services to support your professional development.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• NHS area team or health board performer.
• MECs or WECs accreditation (or willing to gain within 12 months, funded by Asda).
• On track to meet CPD points requirement.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for minor eye conditions and provide treatment as appropriate.
• Coach and train the wider team; maintain high departmental standards.
• Develop new patient services and ensure accessible eye care for customers.
• Collaborate with Optical Manager to deliver clinical and operational excellence.

Skills

GOC registration

NHS performer

MECs/WECs accreditation

CPD points

Job description

Job Title
Optometrist
Location: Blyth
Employment Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days
Hours per Week: 24
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare
Closing Date: 4 December 2026

Your Role

At Asda there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of our customers, our priority is to always put them first by delivering high quality patient care.
Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS we're committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. A typical day will involve screening patients, coaching and training the wider team whilst helping to maintain standards on the department.
At Asda we are extremely passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. Not only do we have a fantastic CPD programme, but we also offer protected time to our Optometrists to complete further accreditations funded by Asda. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever-changing eye care needs of our customers. It's all about developing and supporting you to reach your full potential.
With access to in store, regional and home office teams you are fully supported in all aspects of your role whether your query is clinical or service based there is always someone on hand to offer expert advice and support.

About You

At Asda it's all about the service and creating a memorable experience for our customers so you will be able use clinical skills and passion for your role to help achieve this.
Working in partnership with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you'll play a key part in creating an environment that combines both clinical and operational excellence. By working alongside the wider department team, you will support with coaching, training, and helping to develop new patient services to ensure we are able to offer our customers the most current and accessible services to meet their needs.

You’ll be:

• A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC
• A registered performer with your NHS area team or health board
• MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining Asda - funded and supported by us)
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD
• Able to use your skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experience
• Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping the culture of the department

Everything you'll love

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online.
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Your professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.

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