Overview
At Asda it's all about the service and creating a memorable experience for our customers so you will be able use clinical skills and passion for your role to help achieve this. Working in partnership with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you'll play a key part in creating an environment that combines both clinical and operational excellence. By working alongside the wider department team, you will support coaching, training, and helping to develop new patient services so we can offer our customers the most current and accessible services to meet their needs.
Responsibilities & 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.
* Screen patients, coach and train the wider team, and help maintain standards across the department.
* Support extended NHS service contracts for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions.
* With a CPD programme and protected time to complete further accreditations, help ensure the team meets ever‑changing eye care needs.
Working Hours
Saturday 9am-6pm / Monday 9am-6pm / Tuesday 9am-6pm / Wednesday OFF / Thursday 9am-6pm / Friday 9am-6pm
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 to theme parks and cinemas.
* Your professional indemnity insurance.
* GOC fees paid.
* CET package.
* Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7‑day opening.
* Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – ensuring inclusion and celebration of differences.
* 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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