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Optometrist Drakehouse

Asda Stores Ltd

Sheffield

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Job summary

Join a leading retail healthcare provider as an Optometrist in Sheffield, where your expertise in patient care and clinical excellence will truly make a difference. With a commitment to employee development, you'll receive comprehensive training and a supportive team environment to help you thrive in your role.

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

Qualifications

  • Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
  • MECs or WECs accredited or willing to gain accreditation.
  • Able to meet statutory CPD points requirement.

Responsibilities

  • Screening patients and coaching the wider team.
  • Maintaining standards in the department.
  • Developing new patient services.

Skills

Patient Care
Coaching
Clinical Excellence

Education

GOC Registration
MECs or WECs Accreditation

Job description

time left to apply End Date: October 4, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id R-061405

Job Title
Optometrist Drakehouse

Job Title
Optometrist Drakehouse

Location
Sheffield Drakehouse

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 October 2025Your RoleAt 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.About YouAt 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 GOCA registered performer with your NHS area team or health boardMECs 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 CPDAble to use your skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experiencePassionate about developing new patient services and shaping the culture of the departmentApply 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, 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.

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