- 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
Optometrist - Hessle, United Kingdom - Asda Stores Ltd
Description
Job Title: Optometrist
Location: Hessle
Employment Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days
Hours per Week: 40
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Category: Pharmacy/Optical, Retail Healthcare
Find your role
At Asda, prioritizing the health and wellbeing of customers is paramount. The focus is always on delivering top-notch patient care. Thanks to extended service contracts with the NHS, a diverse range of care for minor eye conditions is guaranteed. Optometrists at Asda are equipped for screening patients, offering coaching and training, and upholding department standards.
Passionate about supporting Optometrists, Asda ensures comprehensive training and skill enhancement. With a great CPD program and opportunities for further accreditations funded by Asda, Optometrists are empowered to meet evolving eye care needs.
Access to in-store, regional, and home office teams provides complete support in both clinical and service-related queries.
Let's find out about you
At Asda, exceptional service is key to creating memorable experiences for customers. Leveraging clinical skills and passion, Optometrists contribute to this goal.
Collaborating with an Optical Manager, Optometrists help in establishing a setting combining clinical and operational excellence. Supporting coaching, training, and new patient services development ensures customers receive the latest and most accessible services.
You'll be:
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.
Within the compliance process, we'll ask you to provide evidence of being on the NHS performer list for the nation or in Scotland the Health Board you wish to work in, along with providing 2 clinical references. If applying in Wales, we'll ask you to provide evidence of your WECS accreditation & WGOS module accreditation.
Apply today by completing an online application...
The Rewards
You will also get an excellent benefits package including:
• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.
• Your professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening