Optometrist - Barnstaple

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optometrist, where your dedication to patient care and clinical excellence will shine. In this part-time role, you will conduct eye examinations and work closely with a supportive team to enhance patient services. With a commitment to professional development, you will have access to a comprehensive CPD program and flexible working patterns. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a company pension and discretionary bonus. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and fostering positive relationships, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension 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

• Complete eye examinations and provide high-quality patient care.
• Support training and maintain departmental standards.

Skills

Optometry

Patient Care

Customer Service

Clinical Skills

Education

Registered Optometrist

GOC Registration

Job description

Optometrist - Barnstaple

Employer: Asda

Location: Barnstaple, Devon

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Closing date: 28 Feb 2025

Sector: Retail jobs, Retail Assistant, Retail Customer Service Assistant, Retail Sales Assistant

Job Type: Part Time

Job Title

Optometrist

Location: Barnstaple

Employment Type: Part time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week: 24

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Category: Optical, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date: 30 March 2025

Find your role

At Asda Opticians, 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 and service.

A typical day will involve completing eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations. You will be working alongside our Dispensing Optician Manager to support our training, coaching and maintaining all our departmental standards.

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 eye conditions and will support you to gain any additional accreditations you may need.

At Asda, we are extremely passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. We have a fantastic CPD programme and offer protected time to our Optometrists to complete further accreditations, funded by Asda.

With in-store, regional, and home office teams, you will be fully supported in all aspects of your role.

Let's find out about you

We are seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join our dynamic team, committed to excellence in healthcare. We are looking for a skilled candidate who is eager to 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 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

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. You'll also 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 you wish to work in, along with providing 2 clinical references.

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