A typical day will involve completing eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations. You will work alongside our Dispensing Optician Manager to support colleagues with training, coaching and maintaining all departmental standards. Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS, we are committed to delivering a wide range of eye‑care services and will support you to gain any additional accreditations you may need to deliver these services. We offer a comprehensive CPD programme, protected time to complete further accreditations (funded by Asda) and a range of professional development opportunities, including the chance to supervise students for GOC registered professionals.
Responsibilities
* Conduct eye examinations and extended service examinations.
* Support team members through training, coaching and maintaining departmental standards.
* Deliver high‑quality patient care and service in line with NHS contracts.
* Work collaboratively with in‑store, regional and home office teams to provide clinical and service support.
Qualifications
* Fully qualified optometrist registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
* 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.
* Evidence of Right‑to‑Work in the UK; evidence of NHS performer list for the relevant nation; two clinical references; if applying in Wales, evidence of WECS accreditation and WGOS module accreditation.
Rota
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday 09:00–17:30
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.
* Discounts across a range of services and activities, including airport parking, enhanced theme parks, and cinemas.
* Professional indemnity insurance and GOC fees paid.
* CET package.
* Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening.
* Supportive inclusion networks, excellent parental leave policies, and career development programmes.
We are looking for a dedicated Optometrist who is eager to contribute to our store’s excellent service levels, foster positive relationships within our team and the wider community, and deliver a memorable customer experience.
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