About You
You will be:
* 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 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.
Role Overview
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 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 while helping to maintain standards in the department.
Asda provides intensive training to our Optometrists to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. We offer a fantastic CPD programme and protected time for further accreditations fully funded by Asda. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever‑changing eye care needs of our customers. It is all about developing and supporting you to reach your full potential and to provide an exceptional in‑store experience.
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 and adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
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