Optometrist - Eastbourne

Asda Stores Ltd.; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail brand in Eastbourne is seeking a qualified optometrist committed to delivering exceptional customer service. The role involves working with an Optical Manager to enhance both clinical and operational excellence, while supporting new patient services. Candidates should be fully qualified and registered with the GOC and demonstrate passion for clinical skills and customer care. Flexible working patterns available with excellent benefits including a company pension and employee discounts.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GOC fees paid

CET package

Flexible working patterns

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Registered performer willing to gain NHS accreditation within 12 months.
• On track to meet CPD statutory points.

Responsibilities

• Create a memorable experience for customers using clinical skills.
• Work with the Optical Manager to ensure operational excellence.
• Support coaching and training to develop new patient services.

Skills

Clinical skills

Customer service

Collaboration

Coaching

Passion for role

Education

Fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC

Accreditation for NHS area team (within 12 months)

On track for CPD statutory points

Job description

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. Rota: Week 1 Saturday 9am-6pm Monday 9am-6pm Tuesday 9am-6pm Wednesday 9am-6pm Friday 9am-6pm Week 2 Tuesday 9am-6pm Wednesday 9am-6pm Friday 9am-6pm

At Asda it's all about the service and creating a memorable experience for our customers so you will be able use clinical skills and passion for your role to help achieve this. Working in partnership with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician), you'll play a key part in creating an environment that combines both clinical and operational excellence. By working alongside the wider department team, you will support with coaching, training, and helping to develop new patient services to ensure we are able to offer our customers the most current and accessible services to meet their 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 for the role to deliver a memorable customer experience
• Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping the culture of the department

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online.
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Your professional indemnity insurance
• GOC fees paid
• CET package
• Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.