Job Overview
Job Title: Optometrist
Location: Eastleigh
Employment Type: Full time (Contract Type: Permanent)
Shift Pattern: Days, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: 29 May 2026
Responsibilities
* Perform eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
* Carry out extended service examinations under NHS contracts.
* Collaborate with the Dispensing Optician Manager to support training, coaching and maintain departmental standards.
* Assist in the supervision of students (optional).
* Provide clinical support and expert advice to customers and staff.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Fully qualified optometrist registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
* Registered performer with NHS area team or health board: MECs or WECs accreditation (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining, funded and supported by Asda).
* On track to meet statutory CPD points requirement.
* Evidence of Right to Work in the UK.
* Evidence of NHS performer list for the chosen nation and two clinical references.
* For Wales: evidence of WECS accreditation and WGOS module accreditation.
Benefits
* Discretionary company bonus.
* Company pension up to 7% match.
* 15% colleague discount in store and online.
* Free access to wellbeing services: Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
* Professional indemnity insurance.
* GOC fees paid.
* Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7-day opening schedule.
* Inclusive environment: Asda Allies Inclusion Networks.
* Excellent parental leave policies – maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care and support for fertility treatments.
Schedule
* Week 1: Saturday 09:00‑17:30; Tuesday‑Friday 09:00‑17:30.
* Week 2: Monday‑Friday 09:00‑17:30.
Asda offers extensive CPD programmes and protected time for gaining additional accreditations, supported and funded through the company.
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