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Optometrist - Dorset
Optometrist - Dorset
Job Title & Location
- Job Title: Optometrist
- Location: Asda Opticians, Castlepoint, Dorset
Employment Details
- Employment Type: Full time
- Full-Time Hours: 40 per week
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Shift Pattern: Days (rotating schedule as per rota details below)
- Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits package
- Category: Optical & Retail Healthcare
- Closing Date: 2 October 2026
About the Role
At Asda Opticians, our customers’ health and wellbeing is our top priority. We are dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and extended service examinations
- Support the Dispensing Optician Manager with training, coaching, and maintaining departmental standards
- Deliver a wide range of eye care services, including monitoring and treatment of eye conditions, under NHS contracts
- Uphold clinical excellence and ensure our team adheres to best practice protocols
Professional Development & Support
Asda is committed to your growth, offering:
- A comprehensive Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme
- Funded and protected time to pursue additional accreditations (e.g., reserved duties)
- Supervision of optometry students (optional but rewarding for experienced professionals)
- Complete store, regional, and headquarters support — clinical, administrative, and operational assistance available
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Rota
Week 1
- Saturday – 09:00 – 17:30
- Monday to Thursday – 09:00 – 17:30
Week 2
- Monday to Thursday – 09:00 – 17:30
- Friday – 09:00 – 17:30
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- A fully qualified Optometrist with GOC registration
- Registered performer status from your NHS area team or health board
- MECs or WECs accreditation (or willingness to gain accrued within 12 months — fully funded and supported by Asda)
- On track with GOC statutory CPD points requirement
- Evidence of right to work in the UK
- Commitment to delivering a memorable customer experience with passion for eye care
Wales-Specific Additional Requirements
- Evidence of WECS accreditation and WGOS module accreditation
Benefits
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Core Benefits
- 15% colleague discount on in-store and online purchases
- Discretionary company bonus
- Pension contribution up to 7% (matched by Asda)
- Flexible working patterns to accommodate store opening hours (typically 7 days/week)
Wellbeing & Support
- Pro bono professional indemnity insurance and GOC fees covered
- CET funding to support ongoing professional development
- Access to wellbeing services: Stream (mental health), 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, dental and health cash plans
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline)
Networks & Culture
- Asda Allies inclusion networks to celebrate diversity
- Exclusive discounts across multiple services (e.g., airport parking, holidays, cinemas)
Parental & Career Support
- Generous parental leave policies: maternity/adoption, paternity, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for fertility treatments
Why Join Asda?
To be proud to be Asda, proud to be your true self, and proud of the meaningful impact you can make every day.
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