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      <title>Optometrist</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join our dynamic team at Asda Opticians, committed to excellence in healthcare. As an Optometrist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care and service, working alongside our Dispensing Optician Manager to support colleagues with training, coaching, and maintaining departmental standards.</p>
<p>A typical day will involve completing eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations. Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS, we&#39;re committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of eye conditions and will support you to gain any additional accreditations you may need.</p>
<p>At Asda, we offer a range of professional development programmes, including a fantastic CPD programme, protected time to complete further accreditations, and funded training. We also offer discretionary company bonus, company pension up to 7% matched, 15% colleague discount in store and online, and free access to wellbeing services.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC</li>
<li>A registered performer with your NHS area team or health board</li>
<li>MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining Asda)</li>
<li>On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD</li>
<li>Able to use your skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experience</li>
<li>Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping the culture of the department</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Discretionary company bonus</li>
<li>Company pension up to 7% matched</li>
<li>15% colleague discount in store and online</li>
<li>Free access to wellbeing services</li>
<li>Professional indemnity insurance</li>
<li>GOC fees paid</li>
<li>CET package</li>
<li>Flexible working patterns</li>
<li>Asda Allies Inclusion Networks</li>
<li>Excellent parental leave policies</li>
</ul>
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      <jobtype>part-time</jobtype>
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      <salaryrange>Competitive salary plus benefits</salaryrange>
      <skills>GOC registration, NHS performer list, MECs or WECs accreditation, CPD</skills>
      <category>Healthcare</category>
      <industry>Healthcare</industry>
      <employername>Asda Opticians</employername>
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      <employerdescription>Asda Opticians is part of the Asda group, a retail organisation offering various services including optical care.</employerdescription>
      <employerwebsite>https://asda.com</employerwebsite>
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      <location>Boldon</location>
      <city>Boldon</city>
      <state></state>
      <postalcode></postalcode>
      <country></country>
      <postedate>2026-10-26</postedate>
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