Optometrist - Part time

Job description

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Job Title: Optometrist

Location: Winsford

Employment Type: Part time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week: 32

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date: 1 January 2026

OverviewYour Role 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're 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 on the department. At Asda we are extremely passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. Not only do we have a fantastic CPD programme, but we also offer protected time to our Optometrists to complete further accreditations funded by Asda. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever‐changing eye care needs of our customers. It's all about developing and supporting you to reach your full potential. With access to in‐store, regional and home office teams you are fully supported in all aspects of your role whether your query is clinical or service based there is always someone on hand to offer expert advice and support.

ResponsibilitiesWork in partnership with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician) to create an environment that combines clinical and operational excellence. Support the wider department team with coaching, training, and development of new patient services to ensure we can offer our customers the most current and accessible services.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas

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 make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised 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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Winsford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English