Optometrist

Asda Stores Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical service provider in St. Austell seeks a fully qualified optometrist to join their team. Responsibilities include performing eye examinations and contact lens fittings, supporting colleagues with training, and delivering NHS contracted eye care services. The ideal candidate will possess GOC registration and a passion for patient care. Excellent benefits include a discretionary bonus, pension, and flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free wellbeing services access

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Registered performer with your NHS area team or health board.
• On track to meet statutory points for CPD.

Responsibilities

• Complete eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
• Support colleagues with training and coaching.
• Deliver eye care services under NHS contracts.

Skills

Clinical skills

Customer experience

Team training and coaching

Development of new patient services

Education

Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC

MECs or WECs accreditation (or willing to gain within 12 months)

MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain)

Job description

Job Location

St. Austell, Cornwall – Competitive salary & excellent benefits package GBP Full Time.

Posted By

ASDA Opticians – Posted: Thursday, 8 January 2026

Overview

At Asda Opticians, our priority is to always put our customers first by delivering high quality patient care and service. A typical day will involve completing eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations. You will work alongside our Dispensing Optician Manager to support colleagues with training, coaching and maintaining departmental standards. Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS, we are committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of eye conditions and will support you to gain any additional accreditations you may need to deliver these services. We are passionate about providing our Optometrists with all the training they need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete eye examinations, contact lens fittings and extended service examinations.
• Support colleagues with training and coaching to maintain departmental standards.
• Deliver eye care services under NHS extended service contracts.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new patient services.
• Participate in optional supervision of students and professional development programmes.
• Provide expert advice and support for service‑based queries within in‑store, regional and home office teams.
• Follow the rota: Week 1 – Saturday 09:00‑17:30, Monday‑Thursday 09:00‑17:30; Week 2 – Monday‑Friday 09:00‑17:30.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• 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.
• Ability to deliver a memorable customer experience using clinical skills and passion for the role.
• Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping the culture of the department.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Evidence of NHS performer list membership and two clinical references (WECS accreditation & WGOS module for Wales).

Benefits

• 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.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• GOC fees paid.
• CET package.
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7‑day opening.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to be included and differences celebrated.
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave and support for fertility treatments.

How to Apply

Location: St. Austell, Cornwall, UK.