Optometrist

Asda Stores Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a qualified Optometrist based in Ipswich. The role involves delivering exceptional eye care, supporting colleagues, and participating in patient service development. Candidates must be registered with the GOC and meet NHS performance criteria. The position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities. Join us for a fulfilling career in optical healthcare.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Optical Council for the relevant role type.
• Evidence of Right To Work in the UK.
• Evidence of being on the NHS performer list.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
• Support training for colleagues as needed.
• Develop and deliver patient care services.

Skills

Customer experience delivery

Passion for patient services

Ability to develop new services

Education

Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC

Registered performer with NHS area

MECs or WECs accreditation

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Optometrist

Location: Ipswich

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week: 40

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date: 15 January 2026

Find your role

At Asda Opticians, 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 and service.

Responsibilities

A typical day will involve completing eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations. You will be working alongside our Dispensing Optician Manager to support our colleagues with training, coaching and maintaining all our 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 be able to deliver these services.

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.

At Asda, we offer a range of professional development programmes. One optional opportunity for our GOC registered professionals is to supervise students — a rewarding way to support the next generation of optical professionals, while also enhancing your own skills and development.

With in store, regional and home office teams you will be 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: Saturday 9am - 6pm; Sunday; Monday; Tuesday 9am - 6pm; Wednesday 9am - 6pm; Thursday 9am - 6pm; Friday 9am - 6pm

Qualifications

• 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

When applying to any of our Optical positions, you must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) for the relevant professional role type you have applied for. Along with this, you’ll be required to have evidence of Right To Work in the UK.

Within the compliance process, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of being on the NHS performer list for the nation you wish to work in, along with providing 2 clinical references. If applying in Wales, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your WECS accreditation & WGOS module accreditation.

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, 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.