Optometrist

About the Role

At [Employer hidden] 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 will involve screening patients, coaching and training the wider team whilst helping to maintain standards on the department. At [Employer hidden] 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. Not only do we have a fantastic CPD programme, but we also offer protected time to our Optometrists to complete further accreditations funded by [Employer hidden]. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever-changing eye care needs of our customers. It's all about developing and supporting you to reach your full potential. 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.

About You

At [Employer hidden] 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.

• 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 [Employer hidden] – 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

Everything you'll love

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
• [Employer hidden] 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.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be [Employer hidden] and proud to be themselves.

Location

Conway Road, Llandudno, Conwy, United Kingdom, LL30 1PJ

Why [Employer hidden]?

We’re a really values-led organisation. Our mission means we encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively with each other, valuing everyone’s input. We get on with things, we make them happen. As so many people across the UK rely on us, we have to.

Our Creating Change for Better programme tackles the major challenges facing our business and society today and guides our efforts on where we can make the biggest difference by reducing our environmental footprint, creating healthier products and supporting our communities.

Big businesses like ours offer big opportunities. With more than 1,000 stores across the UK, from superstores and [Employer hidden] Living to petrol stations, as well as depots and Express stores. £60m+ in revenue taken every day. We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles 2 million transactions a month. And 75% of the UK shop in [Employer hidden] every year.

Rewards and Recognition

Benefits you’ll only find here

• 10% off [Employer hidden] pet insurance
• 10% off selected [Employer hidden] Pharmacy services
• 10% off [Employer hidden] Tyres
• 10% off [Employer hidden] Travel insurance
• 20% off [Employer hidden] Mobile bundles
• Free remote GP service
• Free physiotherapy consultations
• Colleague discounts
• Car cash allowance
• Mortgage advice
• Confidential support helpline
• Cycle to work
• Financial support
• Free eye tests
• Bonus
• Cancer support
• Paid time off
• Mental health support
• Support and advice with care
• Hybrid working
• Save money on every day spends
• Setting your loved ones up for the future
• Guaranteed contracted hours
• Holiday buying

Optical at [Employer hidden]

Our Optical teams are helping more people with their vision, by putting care first. And with our single price points, they’re making sure everyone gets the care they need, without worrying about the price.

Meet The Recruiter

Daniel Wood

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Healthcare

Connect with Daniel Wood

I recruit for Optical and Pharmacy.

A bit about me and my role...

I've been with [Employer hidden] since 2022, working across multiple business areas. I am now sinking my teeth in to Healthcare recruitment.

A fun fact about me...

Long time Newcastle United fan (finally seeing some success) and a keen golfer. Working to get my handicap down to single figures!

My favourite [Employer hidden] product is...

Anything from the [Employer hidden] Sushi counter.

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