Optometrist
at Asda (Thurmaston)
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About this role
As an Optometrist at Asda (Thurmaston), you will deliver comprehensive eye care to the local Charnwood community. Your primary responsibilities include conducting thorough eye examinations, accurately diagnosing ocular conditions, and prescribing appropriate corrective lenses.
You will be integral to the practice team, working collaboratively with dispensing opticians and optical advisors to ensure seamless patient journeys. This includes making timely referrals to ophthalmology when necessary, upholding high clinical standards.
The role offers the opportunity to serve a diverse patient demographic, from young families to older adults, all within a well-established community setting. This position is ideal for an optometrist seeking to provide essential eyecare services in a supportive retail environment.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Working as an Optometrist at Asda (Thurmaston) in Charnwood offers a comprehensive package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being.
You will benefit from structured CET/CPD support to maintain your professional standards, with GOC registration fee contributions and funding for further professional development to help you specialise or advance your skills.
Career progression is a key focus, with clear pathways available from newly qualified to senior optometrist roles, and opportunities to explore leadership as a clinical lead or consider practice ownership.
The Charnwood location provides a pleasant lifestyle with good local amenities, contributing to a positive work environment. Asda's high-street model typically supports a predictable work-life balance, allowing for greater personal time management.
Requirements
To excel as an Optometrist at Asda (Thurmaston), Charnwood, you will require current GOC registration.
Essential qualifications include a BSc or MOptom in Optometry, successfully completed through a recognised university programme, and a passed pre-registration year.
Key clinical skills are paramount. This includes proficiency in routine sight testing, contact lens fitting and aftercare, dilated fundus examinations, and the interpretation of OCT scans.
Furthermore, strong soft skills are vital. You should demonstrate excellent patient communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to engage in multidisciplinary teamwork.
Additional qualifications such as independent prescribing, glaucoma accreditation, or WOPEC qualifications would be considered advantageous, enhancing your clinical offering.