Mobile Optometrist
On-site · Gateshead, England, United Kingdom or Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Optometrist position at Asda Opticians in multiple UK locations. Responsibilities include conducting eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations, and supporting the Dispensing Optician Manager with training and coaching to uphold departmental standards. Role supports NHS extended service contracts and opportunities to gain additional accreditations through funded CPD and development programmes. Requirements include GOC registration, NHS performer list evidence, and continuing professional development; Wales applicants should have WECS accreditation and WGOS module accreditation. Benefits include discretionary bonus, pension, staff discounts, wellbeing services, professional indemnity insurance, and flexible working patterns. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care, developing new patient services, and contributing to a positive team and community experience, with in-store, regional, and home-office support.
Required Qualifications
- Fully qualified optometrist
- GOC registration (General Optical Council)
- Right To Work in the UK
- NHS performer list evidence (or willingness to join)
- WECS accreditation (for Wales) and WGOS module accreditation (if applying in Wales)
- 2 clinical references
- Ability to meet CPD points requirements
- MECs or WECs accreditation (or willingness to gain within 12 months)
- On track to meet statutory CPD points requirement
- Evidence of Right To Work in the UK
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