Optometrist

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join their team in York. In this role, you will be pivotal in delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing customer experiences. With access to comprehensive training and support, you will collaborate with an Optical Manager and the wider team to develop innovative patient services. The company offers a robust benefits package, including a discretionary bonus and professional indemnity insurance, ensuring you are well-supported in your career. If you're passionate about optometry and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension scheme up to 7% matched

10% colleague discount

Free parking

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• MECs or WECs accredited or willing to gain accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Support coaching and training for the wider team.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and memorable customer experiences.

Skills

Optometry

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Coaching and Training

Education

GOC Registration

MECs or WECs Accreditation

Job description

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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're 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 and protected time for Optometrists to complete further accreditations funded by Asda, ensuring you have the 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, providing full support in all aspects of your role, whether clinical or service-related, with experts always available to assist.

Let's find out about you

At Asda, service excellence and creating memorable customer experiences are key. You will use your clinical skills and passion to help achieve this.

Working with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you'll play a vital role in creating an environment of clinical and operational excellence. By collaborating with the wider department team, you'll 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
• 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 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 to provide evidence of your Right To Work in the UK.

As part of our compliance process, we will ask you to provide evidence of being on the NHS performer list for your nation or, in Scotland, your health board. You will also need to provide two clinical references. In Wales, evidence of WECS accreditation and WGOS module accreditation is required.

Apply today by completing our online application form.

The Rewards

You will receive an excellent benefits package, including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension scheme up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking, and many additional rewards
• Professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7-day opening