Optometrist - Part time

Job Title: Optometrist – Part time

Location: Stevenage

Employment Type: Part time, Permanent contract, Days shift, 28 hours per week

At Asda Opticians, the health and wellbeing of customers is paramount. 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 the Dispensing Optician Manager to support colleagues with training, coaching and maintaining departmental standards. You will support the delivery of NHS‑extended service contracts, caring for eye‑condition treatment and monitoring, and will be encouraged to gain any additional accreditations required to deliver these services.

• Week1:
  Tuesday 09:00–17:30, Wednesday
  09:00–17:30, Saturday
  09:00–17:30
• Week2:
  Tuesday
  09:00–17:30, Wednesday
  09:00–17:30, Friday
  09:00–17:30, Saturday
  09:00–17:30

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC
• Registered performer with NHS area team or health board MECs/WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining Asda)
• On track to meet statutory CPD points requirement
• Ability to deliver memorable customer experience, drive new patient services and shape department culture

Applicants must be registered with the General Optical Council for the relevant professional role and possess evidence of Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of NHS performer status and two clinical references will also be required. Welsh candidates must provide WEC accreditation and WGOS module accreditation.

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services:
  Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Discounts on services and activities (airport parking, theme parks, cinemas)
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7‑day opening
• Parental leave policies: maternity, adoption, paternity, shared, neonatal care and support for fertility treatments