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.
We are extremely passionate and committed to providing our Pre-Registration Optometrists with all the training, education, and support they will need to fulfill their role and to develop and enhance their skills to become a fully qualified Optometrist.
Our education and training package is delivered in partnership with Optom Academy, who bring their wealth of experience in pre-registration. From face-to-face clinical workshops to refine your clinical skills, mock OSCEs to prepare you for final exams, or virtual sessions and educational materials, we offer a comprehensive package to support your study.
You will have a professionally trained supervisor to mentor and guide you through your qualification year, alongside the support of in-store colleagues and managers.
With access to in-store, regional, and home office teams, you are fully supported in all aspects of your role; whether your query is clinical or service-based, there is always someone on hand to offer expert advice and support.
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We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a dedicated Pre-Registration Optometrist to join our dynamic team, committed to excellence in healthcare, and who has the desire to progress to a fully qualified Optometrist. We are looking for a skilled candidate who is eager to join us, contribute to our store's excellent service levels, and foster positive relationships within our team and the wider community.
At Asda, it's all about the service and creating a memorable experience for our customers, so you will be able to use clinical skills and passion for your role to help achieve this.
You'll be:
* A Student registered with the GOC
* On track to achieve a 2:1 or higher degree qualification
* If in Wales, have completed WGOS mandatory training.
* Able to use your skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experience.
* Passionate about shaping the culture of the department.
* A desire to be the best you can be and committed to completing the Scheme for Registration and associated assessments and examinations.
When applying to any of our Optical positions, you must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) for the relevant professional role type you have applied for. Along with this, you’ll be required to have evidence of Right to Work in the UK.
Upon starting the role, within the compliance process, two references will be required. If applying in Wales, we’ll ask you to provide WGOS module accreditation.
Additional job details
Workplace: Hybrid, or partially remote
Location: Shipley
Contract: Full-time
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 18 October 2024.
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We’re one of the big players in the supermarket world, and that means we’ve got a wide range of programmes for you to choose from – whether you’ve just finished university, school, college, or if you’re just looking for something new.
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