Optometrist - Wolstanton

jobs24.co.uk; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As an Optometrist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality eye examinations and services, working closely with a supportive team. This role offers a fantastic CPD program with protected time for further accreditations, ensuring you have the necessary training to meet the evolving needs of customers. With a strong focus on service excellence, you will utilize your clinical skills to create memorable experiences for patients while contributing to a positive team culture. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a nurturing environment.

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

• Conduct eye examinations and provide high-quality patient care.
• Support training and coaching alongside the Dispensing Optician Manager.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Optometry Degree

Registered with GOC

Job description

Optometrist - Wolstanton

Employer: Asda

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Closing date: 28 Feb 2025

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

Job Type: Full Time

Job Overview

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 training, coaching, and maintaining all 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 to deliver these services.

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 for our Optometrists to complete further accreditations, funded by Asda. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever-changing eye care needs of our customers.

With in-store, regional, and home office teams, you will be 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.

Candidate Profile

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 your clinical skills and passion for your role to help achieve this.

Responsibilities

• 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. 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 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.

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