Optometrist - Eastleigh

Asda; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail healthcare provider in Eastleigh is seeking a part-time Optometrist. You will deliver high-quality patient care, conduct eye examinations, and support colleagues in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be a qualified optometrist, passionate about developing patient services and delivering exceptional customer experience. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package included.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

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).
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD.
• Able to use skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experience.
• Passionate about developing new patient services.

Responsibilities

• Completing eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations.
• Supporting colleagues with training, coaching and maintaining departmental standards.
• Delivering a wide range across eye conditions and supporting additional accreditations.

Job description

Job Details

• Job Position: Optometrist - Eastleigh
• Job Title: Optometrist
• Location: Eastleigh
• Employment Type: Part time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days
• Hours per Week: 24
• Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
• Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare
• Closing Date: 1 January 2026

About the 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.

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 departmental standards.

Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS, we’re committed to delivering a wide range across eye conditions and will support you to gain any additional accreditations needed 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. We offer a fantastic CPD programme and protected time for further accreditations, funded by Asda, and an overall 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 also offer a range of professional development programmes and an optional opportunity for GOC registered professionals to supervise trainees, and we ensure full support across in‑store, regional and home‑office teams.

Rota

• Week 1
• Saturday - 09: 00 - 17:30
• Monday - 09: 00 - 17:30
• Friday - 09: 00 - 18:30
• Week 2
• Saturday - 09: 00 - 17:30
• Monday - 09: 00 - 17:30
• Thursday - 09: 00 - 17:30

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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. In addition, you must have evidence of Right to Work in the UK and provide NHS performer list evidence and 2 clinical references. For applicants in Wales, evidence of WECS accreditation and WGOS module accreditation is required.

Benefits

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.