Optometrist

Canterbury, Kent
ASDA STORES LTD

time left to apply End Date: August 1, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id R-058188

Job Title Optometrist
Location Canterbury
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 31 July 2025
Role Overview

At Asda, the health and wellbeing of our customers is our top priority. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care through our extended NHS service contracts, focusing on minor eye conditions. Your day will involve screening patients, coaching and training team members, and maintaining departmental standards.

We provide extensive training, CPD programs, and funded accreditation opportunities to support your professional development, ensuring you can meet evolving eye care needs. You will be supported by in-store, regional, and head office teams, with expert advice always available.

Candidate Profile

You should be a fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOCA, with NHS registration or health board registration. Accreditation with MECs or WECs is preferred, or willingness to gain it within 12 months. You should be passionate about delivering excellent customer service, developing new patient services, and shaping department culture. You will work closely with an Optical Manager and support coaching and training activities.

Apply today by completing an online application.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans, and a helpline
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns
• Inclusion networks and parental leave policies

We encourage colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and foster an inclusive environment.

time left to apply End Date: May 23, 2025 (19 days left to apply)