Optometrist at Ada

Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Optical, Retail, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

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 Asda)
On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD
Able to use clinical skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experience

Responsibilities

Screening patients
Coaching and training the wider team
Helping to maintain standards on the department
Working in partnership with an Optical Manager (a qualified Dispensing Optician) to create an environment that combines clinical and operational excellence
Supporting with coaching, training, and helping to develop new patient services
Delivering high quality patient care, prioritizing customer health and wellbeing
Delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

OptometryPatient ScreeningMinor Eye ConditionsTeam CoachingClinical TrainingCPDEye CareNHS Contracts

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Optometrist position?

The position offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Is this a remote or in-office role, and where is it located?

This is an in-office part-time role located in Canterbury with a fixed rota of Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00.

What qualifications and skills are required for this Optometrist role?

Candidates must 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 within 12 months), and on track to meet statutory CPD points.

What training and support does Asda provide to Optometrists?

Asda offers a fantastic CPD programme, protected time for further accreditations funded by the company, and access to in-store, regional, and home office teams for clinical and service-based support.

What makes a strong candidate for this Optometrist position?

Strong candidates will have clinical skills, passion for delivering memorable customer experiences, and enthusiasm for developing new patient services, coaching teams, and working in partnership with the Optical Manager.

Ada

Automates customer service with AI chatbots

About Ada

Ada provides automated customer experience solutions through AI-powered chatbots that help businesses streamline customer service tasks. The platform operates on a subscription model, allowing companies to automate repetitive tasks and improve customer satisfaction while reducing costs. Ada differentiates itself by offering a comprehensive suite of services, including consulting and managed services, backed by strong venture capital support. The company's goal is to transform customer service management by enhancing efficiency and engagement through automation.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$185.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees