ASDA
Job Title
Optometrist
Location
Queensferry
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
4 September 2026
Your 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.
Rota:
Saturday – 09:00 – 18:30
Monday – 09:00 – 18:30
Tuesday – 09:00 – 18:30
Thursday – 09:00 – 18:30
About You
At Asda it's all about the service and creating a memorable experience for our customers so you will be able use clinical skills and passion for your role to help achieve this.
Working in partnership with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you'll play a key part in creating an environment that combines both clinical and operational excellence. By working alongside the wider department team, you will support with coaching, training, and helping to develop new patient services to ensure we are able to offer our customers the most current and accessible services to meet their needs.
You'll be:
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 today by completing an online application…
Everything you'll love
You will also get an excellent benefits package including:
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Discretionary company bonus
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Company pension up to 7% matched
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15% colleague discount in store and online.
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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, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
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Your professional indemnity insurance
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GOC fees paid
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CET package
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Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
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Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
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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.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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