Job Title
Optometrist
Location
Gillingham Pier
Employment Type
Part time
Contract Type
Permanent
Shift Pattern
Work Shift: Days
Hours per Week
36
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Category
Optical, Retail Healthcare
Closing Date
31 October 2025
Overview
At Asda 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. Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS we are committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. A typical day will involve screening patients, coaching and training the wider team whilst helping to maintain standards in the department.
Development & Support
Asda is extremely passionate about providing our Optometrists with ongoing training. We offer a comprehensive CPD programme and protected time to complete further accreditations funded by Asda. This ensures you have the full training package to meet changing eye care needs. We support you to reach your full potential with access to in-store, regional and home office teams for clinical or service-based queries.
About You
At Asda it’s all about service and creating a memorable experience for our customers. You will use your clinical skills and passion to help achieve this. Working in partnership with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you will help create an environment that combines clinical and operational excellence. You will support coaching, training, and the development of new patient services to ensure we offer current and accessible services.
Rota
Tuesday - Saturday - 09:00 - 18:00
Qualifications & Requirements
* A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC
* A 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
Apply
Apply today by completing an online application.
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 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
* 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 be included 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
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.
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