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Job Title
Optometrist
Location
Merthyr Tydfil
Employment Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Shift Pattern
Work Shift: Days
Hours per Week
40
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Category
Optical, Retail Healthcare
Closing Date
31 July 2025
Your Role
At Asda, there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of our customers. Our priority is to always put them first by delivering high-quality patient care. Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS, we're committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. A typical day involves screening patients, coaching and training the wider team, and helping to maintain standards in the department.
We are passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training needed to fulfill their roles and enhance their skills. We offer a fantastic CPD program, protected time for further accreditations funded by Asda, and full support from in-store, regional, and head office teams.
About You
At Asda, service and creating a memorable customer experience are key. You will use your clinical skills and passion to help achieve this. Working with an Optical Manager, you'll play a key role in creating an environment that combines clinical and operational excellence. You will support coaching, training, and developing new patient services to meet customer needs.
You should be:
* A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC
* Registered performer with your NHS area team or health board
* MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months, funded and supported by us)
* On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD
* Able to use your skills to deliver a memorable customer experience
* Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping the department's culture
Apply today by completing an online application.
Everything you'll love
You will also get an excellent benefits package including:
* Discretionary company bonus
* Company pension up to 7% matched
* 15% colleague discount in store and online
* Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, along with discounts across various services and activities
* Your professional indemnity insurance
* GOC fees paid
* CET package
* Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
* Asda Allies Inclusion Networks to promote inclusion and celebrate diversity
* Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for fertility treatments
We want all colleagues to bring their best and true selves to work every day. We want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.
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