Optometrist Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Staff discount in store and online

Wellbeing services including 24/7 GP

Job summary

Asda Opticians in Stafford is seeking an Optometrist Manager to lead the clinic’s clinical and commercial operations, ensuring exceptional patient care and value-driven service.

You will coach a team across a 7-day operation, maintain high clinical and safety standards, coordinate with store and head office, and drive service excellence with Asda’s fixed-price eyecare model. The role supports a 40-hour week with dayshift 09:00–17:30 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an optometry clinic.
• Registered optometrist with GOC MECs or WECs, or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months.
• On track to CET points requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinic’s 7‑day operation to high standards.
• Coach and train the team to deliver clinical and customer care excellence.
• Ensure compliance with clinical safety and legal standards.
• Coordinate with store management and home office support.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical optometry

Team coaching

Education

GOC/MECs or WECs accreditation

Job description

Job Title Optometrist Manager

Location Stafford

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 4 December 2026

Your Role

At Asda Opticians, we’re all about giving our customers the very best clinical care, great customer service and great value. As we continue to extend the range of eye care services we offer, the importance of a smooth operation has never been more important, and, as Optometrist Manager, you’ll use your blend of clinical and commercial expertise to ensure we exceed our customer expectations.

Our unique fixed price approach means there’s no up‑selling at Asda. Single vision glasses are the same price as varifocals here, and there are no top‑up costs for anti‑scratch or thinner lenses either, so we don’t have to compromise a customer solution because of what someone can afford.

In this role, you’ll make sure your team have the time, skills and focus to always find the right solution for the customer at a time that suits them. It’s also a role that is a great step up if you’re looking for more scope and responsibility. Managing a 7 day operation, you’ll drive the highest standards while generating plenty of team spirit and Asda ‘can-do'.

Rota: 09:00 - 17:30

• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday

About You

As an Optometrist Manager responsible for the entire operation of the clinic, you’ll use your proven leadership skills to develop your team and services, while enjoying plenty of support in-store and from home office. Coaching and training the team, you’ll ensure the highest clinical, safety and legal standards are delivered, all day, every day, and for every customer, every time.

You’ll be:

• A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining Asda – funded and supported by us)
• A registered performer with your NHS area team or health board
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CET

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 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
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

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