Job Title
Optometrist
Location
Peterlee
Employment Type
Part time
Contract Type
Permanent
Shift Pattern
Days
Hours per Week
32
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Category
Optical, Retail Healthcare
Closing Date
3 October 2025
Role Overview
At Asda, the health and wellbeing of our customers are our top priorities. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care through our extended NHS service contracts, including the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. A typical day involves screening patients, coaching and training the team, and maintaining departmental standards.
We offer comprehensive training, including a CPD programme and protected time for further accreditation, supported and funded by Asda. Our goal is to develop and support our Optometrists to reach their full potential, with full support from in-store, regional, and head office teams for clinical and service queries.
About You
You will be a fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC, with NHS accreditation (or willing to gain it within 12 months). You should be on track with CPD points, passionate about delivering excellent customer service, and eager to develop new patient services. Working with an Optical Manager, you'll contribute to creating a clinical and operationally excellent environment, supporting training and service development.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
* Discretionary company bonus
* Company pension up to 7% matched
* 15% colleague discount in store and online
* Wellbeing services including Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, and health plans
* Professional indemnity insurance
* GOC fees paid
* CET package
* Flexible working patterns
* Inclusion networks and policies supporting diversity and parental leave
We encourage colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and be proud of their role at Asda.
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