Overview
At Asda it's all about the service and creating a memorable experience for our customers, so you will be able to use clinical skills and passion for your role to help achieve this. Working in partnership with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you'll play a key part in creating an environment that combines both clinical and operational excellence. By working alongside the wider department team, you will support with coaching, training, and helping to develop new patient services to ensure we are able to offer our customers the most current and accessible services to meet their needs. You'll be: A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC; A registered performer with your NHS area team or health board; MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining Asda - funded and supported by us); On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD; Able to use your skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experience; Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping the culture of the department.
There is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of our customers. Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS we are committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. A typical day will involve screening patients, coaching and training the wider team whilst helping to maintain standards on the department. We are committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. We offer a fantastic CPD programme, including protected time to complete further accreditations funded by Asda, ensuring you have the full training package to meet the evolving eye care needs of our customers. With access to in-store, regional and home office teams you are fully supported in all aspects of your role; there is always someone on hand to offer expert advice and support.
Hours: Saturday 09:00 - 18:30; Monday 09:00 - 18:30; Tuesday 09:00 - 18:30; Thursday 09:00 - 18:30.
Benefits
* Discretionary company bonus
* Company pension up to 7% matched
* 15% colleague discount in store and online
* Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas
* Your professional indemnity insurance
* GOC fees paid
* CET package
* Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
* Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to ensure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
* Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments
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