Optometrist - Portsmouth

Asda Stores Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking a fully qualified optometrist to provide eye examinations and support colleagues in a high-quality care environment. You will be involved in training and maintaining departmental standards while engaging in various professional development opportunities. The role offers a competitive package focusing on employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Your professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Registered performer with NHS area team or health board.
• MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation).
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD.

Responsibilities

• Complete eye examinations and extended service examinations.
• Support colleagues with training and coaching.
• Deliver NHS extended service care.
• Facilitate professional development through CPD programmes.

Skills

Optometry

Customer experience

CPD engagement

Education

Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC

Job description

Overview

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're 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. Asda is passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. Our CPD programme and protected time ensures that you have the full training package to meet the ever‑changing eye care needs of our customers.

At Asda we offer a range of professional development programmes. Optional opportunity for GOC‑registered professionals to supervise students is a rewarding way to support the next generation of optical professionals while enhancing your own skills and development. Whether you are in‑store, regional or home office, you will be fully supported in all aspects of your role.

Rota

• Saturday: 09:00 – 17:30
• Monday: 09:00 – 17:30
• Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:30
• Thursday: 09:00 – 17:30
• Friday: 09:00 – 17:30

Responsibilities

• Complete eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations.
• Support colleagues, provide training, coaching and maintain departmental standards.
• Deliver NHS extended service care for the treatment and monitoring of eye conditions.
• Support staff through professional development, CPD and accreditation programmes.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Company Culture

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.

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.