Job Details
Job Title: Optometrist - Part time
Location: Stevenage
Employment Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Days
Hours per Week: 28
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare
Closing Date: 29 May 2026
Find Your Role
At Asda Opticians, the health and wellbeing of our customers is our top priority. A typical day will involve completing eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations, while working alongside our Dispensing Optician Manager to support colleagues with training, coaching and maintaining all departmental standards. Through our extended service contracts with the NHS we deliver a wide range of eye‑care services and support you to gain any additional accreditations you may need. We provide a comprehensive CPD programme, protected time for further accreditations (funded by Asda) and opportunities to supervise students. Staff receive full training packages to meet evolving eye‑care needs and are supported across store, regional and home office teams.
Shift Schedule
* Week1: Tuesday09:00‑17:30, Wednesday09:00‑17:30, Saturday09:00‑17:30
* Week2: Tuesday09:00‑17:30, Wednesday09:00‑17:30, Friday09:00‑17:30, Saturday09:00‑17:30
Let's Find Out About You
We are seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join our dynamic team and contribute to excellent service levels while fostering positive relationships. To be considered you should be:
* Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC
* 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 clinical skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experience
* Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping the department culture
When applying to any of our optical positions you must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) for the relevant professional role type you have applied for. You will also be required to provide evidence of Right‑to‑Work in the UK, evidence of being on the NHS performer list for the nation you wish to work in, and two clinical references. If applying in Wales, evidence of WECS accreditation and WGOS module accreditation is also required.
Everything You'll Love
* Discretionary company bonus
* Company pension up to 7% matched, 15% colleague discount in store and online
* Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline; discounts across a range of services and activities
* Professional indemnity insurance; GOC fees paid
* Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7-day opening Asda Allies Inclusion Networks, supporting inclusivity and celebrating diversity
* Excellent parental leave policies including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave and support for fertility treatments
Compliance and Inclusion
We are committed to equality and inclusion. Asda Allies Inclusion Networks provide support for colleagues and we celebrate differences in all our workplaces.
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