Job Title
Optical Manager
Location
Roehampton
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
30 March 2025
Job Overview
At Asda, the health and wellbeing of our customers is paramount. Our Optical Managers play a crucial role in ensuring that the team is equipped to deliver excellent service and clinical care.
Our unique fixed price approach ensures transparency, with no up-selling and consistent pricing for all glasses. You will have the support of our Home Office teams and Area Managers to help you excel in your role.
Responsibilities
As an Optical Manager, you will be responsible for:
1. Overseeing and managing the entire optical operation.
2. Managing a team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants.
3. Ensuring compliance with processes and procedures.
4. Reviewing sales forecasts and department targets.
5. Addressing customer queries and managing clinic operations.
6. Coaching and developing your team in partnership with an Optometrist.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need to be:
* A fully qualified dispensing optician registered with the GOC.
* On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD.
* Confident in coaching others.
* Able to provide excellent customer and patient care.
* Driven and ambitious to meet departmental targets.
* Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced optics environment.
* Organised and effective in time management.
When applying, you must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) for the relevant role. Additionally, evidence of Right To Work in the UK is required.
Compliance requirements include:
1. Evidence of being on the NHS performer list or Health Board evidence for Scotland.
2. Two clinical references.
3. For Wales, WECS accreditation & WGOS module accreditation.
The Rewards
You will receive an excellent benefits package, including:
• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking, and additional rewards
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
Apply today by completing an online application.
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