Optometrist

Asda Stores Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Pension up to 15% matched

Colleague discount in store and online

Wellbeing services (Stream, 24/7 GP, e

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd in Eastbourne seeks a fully qualified optometrist to deliver high-quality eye care. The role involves screening patients, coaching the team, and maintaining high standards while supporting NHS-linked services and CPD development.

Asda offers CPD funding, time for training, and a range of benefits, including a discretionary bonus and pension.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Willing to gain accreditation within 12 months funded by Asda.
• On track to meet CPD points requirement.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and monitor eye health.
• Coach and train the wider team and maintain department standards.
• Develop new patient services and improve accessibility of care.

Skills

GOC registration

NHS accreditation MECs/WECs

CPD points

Job description

Job Title Optometrist

Location Eastbourne

Employment Type Full time

Contract Type Permanent

Shift Pattern Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week 40

Salary Competitive salary plus benefits

Category Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date 2 October 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.

Rota

Week 1 Saturday 9am-6pm Monday 9am-6pm Tuesday 9am-6pm Wednesday 9am-6pm Friday 9am-6pm Week 2 Tuesday 9am-6pm Wednesday 9am-6pm Friday 9am-6pm

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

• 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

Asda is Reimagining Retail

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