Optometrist - Dorset

Asda; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Job summary

A leading retail healthcare provider in the UK seeks an experienced Optometrist to complete eye examinations and support departmental training. You will enjoy a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary, inclusive of benefits like a company pension and discretionary bonuses. Ideal candidates will be GOC registered and passionate about enhancing customer care. Additional training and accreditation opportunities are provided to support your career development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GOC as a fully qualified optometrist.
• Willing to gain MECs or WECs accreditation within 12 months.
• Passionate about providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Complete eye examinations and contact lens assessments.
• Support training and coaching colleagues in the department.
• Access to CPD programmes and opportunities for supervision.

Skills

Customer experience focus

Team support

Accreditation willingness

Education

Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC

Registered performer with NHS area team

Job description

Job Title

Optometrist

Location

Castlepoint

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

3 July 2026

About the Role

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.

We are committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of eye conditions; we will support you to gain any additional accreditations you may need to deliver these services.

As part of the team, you will have access to comprehensive training, CPD programmes, protected time for further accreditations, and opportunities to supervise students if GOC registered.

You will have full support from in-store, regional, and home office teams for clinical and service based queries.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 statutory points requirement for CPD
• Passionate about providing a memorable customer experience
• Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping department culture

Compliance Requirements

Right to work in the UK. Evidence of NHS performer list and two clinical references required. For Wales, evidence of WEC accreditation and WGOS module accreditation is required.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free wellbeing services: Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, employee assistance helpline, discounts across various services (airport parking, theme parks, cinemas)
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 day opening
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks support diversity
• Excellent parental leave policies (maternity, adoption, paternity, shared, neonatal care, fertility treatment)

Additional Features

The rota will span two-week cycles: Week 1 includes Saturday and Monday–Thursday; Week 2 includes Monday–Friday. Full shift times are 09:00 to 17:30.