Optometrist

Job Title

Optometrist

Location

Gateshead

Employment type

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Shift pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

8

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

3 July 2026

Overview

You will perform eye examinations, contact lens fitting, and extended service examinations. Working alongside the Dispensing Optician Manager, you will support colleagues with training, coaching, and maintenance of departmental standards.

Due to extended service contracts with the NHS, you will deliver a range of eye care services and may receive additional accreditation support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and extended service examinations.
• Fit and dispense contact lenses.
• Provide clinical and service based advice to support department standards.
• Support training and coaching of team members.
• Supervise students (optional for GOC registered professionals).

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Registered performer with NHS area team or health board.
• MEC or WEC accreditation, or ability to gain accreditation within 12 months of employment.
• On track to meet statutory CPD points requirement.
• Right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus.
• Company pension up to 7% matched.
• 15% colleague discount in store and online.
• Free access to wellbeing services (e.g., virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans).
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• GOC fee payment.
• CET package.
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 day opening.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks.
• Excellent parental leave policies.

Rota

Week 1: Monday 09:00 - 17:25 (25 minute unpaid lunch) or 09:00 - 17:50 (50 minute unpaid lunch)

Week 2: Saturday 09:00 - 17:25 (25 minute unpaid lunch) or 09:00 - 17:50 (50 minute unpaid lunch)

Application Information

Candidates must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) and have evidence of Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of NHS performer list and two clinical references is required. Applicants in Wales also need evidence of WEC accreditation and WGOS module accreditation.