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Competitive salary plus benefits

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Your Role

At Asda, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our customers, ensuring high-quality patient care is at the forefront of our services. Our commitment to delivering comprehensive care includes the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. In this role, you will engage in patient screenings, mentor team members, and uphold departmental standards.

We are dedicated to equipping our Optometrists with the necessary training to excel in their roles and enhance their professional skills. Our extensive CPD program, along with allocated time for further accreditations funded by Asda, ensures you are well-prepared to meet the evolving eye care needs of our customers. We focus on fostering your development and supporting you in reaching your full potential.

With access to in-store, regional, and corporate teams, you will receive comprehensive support for all aspects of your role, whether clinical or service-related.

About You

At Asda, exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our customers are paramount. You will leverage your clinical expertise and passion for your profession to achieve these goals.

Collaborating with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you will play a crucial role in fostering an environment that emphasizes both clinical and operational excellence. By working closely with the broader department team, you will assist in coaching, training, and developing new patient services to ensure we provide the most current and accessible options for our customers.

Key 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 – supported by us)
• On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD
• Capable of utilizing your skills and enthusiasm for the role to deliver an outstanding customer experience
• Committed to developing new patient services and influencing the department's culture

When applying for any Optical positions, registration with the General Optical Council (GOC) is required for the relevant professional role type. Additionally, evidence of Right To Work in the UK will be necessary.

As part of the compliance process, you will need to provide evidence of being on the NHS performer list for your region, along with two clinical references.

The Rewards

Asda offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking, and various additional rewards
• Your professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees covered
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening