Optometrist

Asda; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Optometrist to join their team in Gateshead. In this role, you will prioritize patient care while delivering high-quality services and supporting your colleagues. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills through a comprehensive CPD program and gain further accreditations, all funded by the company. This position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and contribute to the development of new patient services. If you are passionate about optometry and want to make a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Passionate about developing patient services and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care and support the wider team.
• Create an environment of clinical and operational excellence.

Skills

Optometry

Patient Care

Coaching

Clinical Skills

Customer Service

Education

Fully qualified optometrist

Registered with the GOC

Accreditation (MECs/WECs)

Job description

Job Title

Optometrist

Location

Gateshead

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

32

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

29 May 2025

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 in 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 to 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

Apply today by completing an online application…

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 Wagestream, 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 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.