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Job Title
Optometrist - Hessle
Location
Hessle
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 will involve screening patients, coaching and training the wider team, whilst helping to maintain standards in the department. At Asda, 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 programme and protected time for further accreditations funded by Asda, ensuring you have the full training package to meet the evolving eye care needs of our customers. We support your development to reach your full potential, with access to in-store, regional, and home office teams for expert advice and support.
About You
At Asda, service and creating a memorable experience for our customers are key. You will use your clinical skills and passion to help achieve this. Working alongside an Optical Manager, you'll play a vital role in creating an environment that combines clinical and operational excellence. By collaborating with the wider team, you'll support coaching, training, and developing new patient services to offer current and accessible services tailored to customer needs. You will be:
* A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC and registered performer with your NHS area team or health board
* MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months, supported and funded by us)
* On track to meet statutory points for CPD
* Able to use your skills and passion 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 receive 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, plus discounts on various services and activities
* Professional indemnity insurance
* GOC fees paid
* CET package
* Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7-day opening
* Asda Allies Inclusion Networks to promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity
* Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave, and support for fertility treatments
We want all colleagues to be able 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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