Overview
Optometrist – Portsmouth. Full-time, Permanent, Days shift. 45 hours per week. Competitive salary plus benefits.
At Asda Opticians, there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of customers, with a focus on delivering high quality patient care and service.
Responsibilities
* Complete eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations in a store environment.
* Work alongside the Dispensing Optician Manager to support training, coaching and maintaining departmental standards.
* Contribute to the delivery of a wide range of eye care services in line with NHS extended service contracts, and pursue additional accreditations as needed (funded by Asda).
* Utilise CPD to develop clinical skills and participate in a CPD programme with protected time for further accreditations.
* Provide clinical and service-based guidance with accessibility to in-store, regional and home office support.
* Develop new patient services and contribute to shaping the department culture.
* Deliver a memorable customer experience by applying clinical skills and passion for the role.
Qualifications
* Fully qualified optometrist registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
* Registered performer with NHS area team or health board (or willing to gain).
* MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining, funded and supported by Asda).
* On track to meet the statutory CPD points requirement.
* Ability to deliver a high-quality customer experience and develop new patient services.
Compliance & Requirements
* Be registered with the GOC for the relevant professional role.
* Evidence of Right To Work in the UK.
* Evidence of NHS performer list for the nation of work and two clinical references; WECS/WGOS accreditation where applicable (Wales).
Benefits
* Discretionary company bonus
* Company pension up to 7% matched
* 15% colleague discount in store and online
* Wellbeing services and discounts across a range of services
* Professional indemnity insurance and GOC fees paid
* CET package and flexible working patterns
* Asda Allies Inclusion Networks and inclusive policies including parental leave options
Closing date: 3 October 2025.
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