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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 are committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. A typical day involves screening patients, coaching and training the wider team, and helping to maintain standards in the department.
At Asda, we are passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the necessary training to fulfill their roles and enhance their skills. We offer a comprehensive CPD programme, protected time for further accreditations funded by Asda, and a full training package to meet the evolving eye care needs of our customers. Our goal is to develop and support you to reach your full potential.
You will have access to in-store, regional, and home office teams for support in all aspects of your role, whether clinical or service-based.
About You
At Asda, service and creating a memorable customer experience are paramount. You will use your clinical skills and passion to help achieve this.
Working alongside an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you will help create an environment of clinical and operational excellence. By collaborating with the wider team, you will support coaching, training, and developing new patient services to ensure we offer the most current and accessible services to meet customer needs.
You'll be:
* A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC
* Registered with your NHS area team or health board as a performer
* 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
* Capable of using your skills and passion to deliver a memorable customer experience
* Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping the department's culture
When applying for any of our optical positions, you must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) for the relevant professional role. You will also need evidence of Right To Work in the UK.
During the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide evidence of NHS performer list membership or relevant accreditation, along with two clinical references. For applicants in Wales, evidence of WECS accreditation and WGOS module accreditation will be required.
The Rewards
We offer 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
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