Overview
A typical day will involve completing eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations. You will be working alongside our Dispensing Optician Manager to support our colleagues with training, coaching and maintaining all our departmental standards. 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 eye conditions and will support you to gain any additional accreditations you may need to be able to deliver these services. At Asda, we are extremely passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. Not only do we have a fantastic CPD programme, but we also offer protected time to our Optometrists to complete further accreditations, funded by Asda. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever-changing eye care needs of our customers. It's all about developing and supporting you to reach your full potential. At Asda, we offer a range of professional development programmes. One optional opportunity for our GOC registered professionals is to supervise students - a rewarding way to support the next generation of optical professionals, while also enhancing your own skills and development. With in store, regional and home office teams you will be fully supported in all aspects of your role whether your query is clinical or service based there is always someone on hand to offer expert advice and support.
Responsibilities
* Provide eye examinations, contact lens exams and extended service examinations as part of daily duties.
* Collaborate with the Dispensing Optician Manager to train, coach and maintain departmental standards.
* Support delivery of care under NHS extended service contracts and pursue additional accreditations as needed.
* Contribute to a positive service culture and ensure high standards of patient care and service delivery.
* Support colleagues, contribute to training and development, and assist with sharing best practice within the team.
Qualifications
* 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
* When applying to any Optical position, you must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) for the relevant professional role type, and have evidence of Right To Work in the UK
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, plus discounts across services and activities
* Professional indemnity insurance
* GOC fees paid
* CET package
* Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
* Asda Allies Inclusion Networks
* Excellent parental leave policies including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for fertility treatments
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