Optometrist

Asda; City of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Optometrist in Park Royal to deliver high-quality patient care through eye examinations and extended service care. The role offers a supportive environment with training for professional development and a range of employee benefits including a company pension, wellbeing services, and a discretionary bonus. Applicants must be qualified optometrists registered with the GOC, passionate about patient services, and ready to meet NHS accreditation requirements.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Asda Allies Inclusion Networks

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Registered performer with your NHS area team or health board.
• MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain within 12 months).
• On track to meet statutory points requirement for CPD.

Responsibilities

• Complete eye examinations and extended service examinations.
• Support the Dispensing Optician Manager with training and coaching.
• Deliver NHS extended service care and assist in meeting accreditation requirements.

Skills

Clinical skills

Customer experience delivery

Training and coaching

Passionate about new patient services

Education

Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC

MECs or WECs accreditation

Job description

Optometrist – Part Time (Park Royal New)

Job Title: Optometrist

Location: Park Royal New

Employment Type: Part time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week: 12

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date: 15 January 2026

At Asda Opticians, we put customers first by delivering high quality patient care and service. A typical day will involve completing eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations. You will work alongside our Dispensing Optician Manager to support colleagues with training, coaching and maintaining departmental standards. We are committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of eye conditions through our NHS contracts and will support you to gain any additional accreditations you may need.

We are passionate about providing Optometrists with training to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. Optometrists receive protected time to complete further accreditations, funded by Asda, and access to professional development programmes, including optional supervision of students for GOC registered professionals.

Responsibilities

• Complete eye examinations and extended service examinations.
• Support the Dispensing Optician Manager with training, coaching, and departmental standards.
• Deliver NHS extended service care and assist in meeting accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Registered performer with your NHS area team or health board.
• MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain within 12 months).
• On track to meet statutory points requirement for CPD.
• Ability to deliver a memorable customer experience with clinical skills and passion.
• Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping department culture.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus.
• Company pension up to 7% matched.
• 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.
• CET package.
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks.
• Excellent parental leave policies.

Equal opportunities. This role is available to all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation or religious belief.