Company: Asda Stores Ltd

Apply for the Optometrist

Location: Eastleigh

Job Description:

Job Title: Optometrist

Location: Eastleigh

Employment Type: Full time (Contract Type: Permanent)

Shift Pattern: Days, 40 hours per week

Closing Date: 29 May 2026

Perform eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
Carry out extended service examinations under NHS contracts.
Collaborate with the Dispensing Optician Manager to support training, coaching and maintain departmental standards.
Assist in the supervision of students (optional).
Provide clinical support and expert advice to customers and staff.

Fully qualified optometrist registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
Registered performer with NHS area team or health board: MECs or WECs accreditation (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining, funded and supported by Asda).
On track to meet statutory CPD points requirement.
Evidence of Right to Work in the UK.
Evidence of NHS performer list for the chosen nation and two clinical references.
For Wales: evidence of WECS accreditation and WGOS module accreditation.

Discretionary company bonus.
Company pension up to 7% match.
15% colleague discount in store and online.
Free access to wellbeing services: Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
Professional indemnity insurance.
GOC fees paid.
Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7-day opening schedule.
Inclusive environment: Asda Allies Inclusion Networks.
Excellent parental leave policies – maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care and support for fertility treatments.

Asda offers extensive CPD programmes and protected time for gaining additional accreditations, supported and funded through the company.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026