Optometrist

Job Summary

Job Title:

Optometrist

Location:

St. Austell

Employment Type:

Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Shift Pattern:
Days
Hours per Week: 40
Salary:
Competitive salary plus benefits
Closing Date: 2 October 2026

• Complete eye examinations, contact lens fitting, and extended service examinations.
• Support the Dispensing Optician Manager with training, coaching, and maintaining departmental standards.
• Deliver a wide range of NHS care for the monitoring and treatment of eye conditions.
• Assist in developing and shaping new patient services and departmental culture.
• Supervise students (optional for GOC registered professionals).

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC
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• 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).
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD.
• Right To Work in the UK.
• Evidence of NHS performer list membership and two clinical references (WECS accreditation required for Wales).
• Passion for delivering memorable customer experiences and developing new patient services.

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched 15%
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services (e.g., virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, employee assistance helpline)
• Professional indemnity insurance and GOC fees covered
• Comprehensive CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7‑day opening hours
• Excellent parental leave policies and support for fertility treatments

Week 1:

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

Week 2:

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