Clinic Nurse

Boots Opticians; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St Albans is seeking a passionate Healthcare Services Nurse to deliver exceptional patient-centred care in store. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing in-store services like travel vaccinations, client consultations, and promoting health safety. Essential qualifications include being a registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years' experience. The role offers various benefits including flexible working options, professional development, and community involvement opportunities.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

NMC Nurse registration fees paid

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Bespoke training and induction

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience required.
• Clinical background is essential with understanding of healthcare regulations.
• Willingness to support the induction of new Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-store healthcare services and advice.
• Support safe and efficient healthcare operations.
• Engage in professional development and respond to patient feedback.

Skills

Patient safety awareness

Communication and relationship building

Decision-making abilities

Networking skills

Education

Practising Nurse registered with NMC

Job description

Job Description

Are you a registered practicing Nurse looking for a new opportunity? We’re looking for dedicated, passionate, patient-focused individuals to join our store teams and make a difference in the community.

About the Role

As a Healthcare Services Nurse you’ll play an important role as part of a multidisciplinary store team, providing in-store services to our patients and offering holistic advice whilst delivering exceptional patient‑centred care. Our main services involve: Travel vaccinations and advice, Hypertension, Chickenpox, Covid‑19, HPV, Shingles, Hepatitis B and Meningitis.

You will be supported by the Responsible Pharmacist within store as well as our Nursing Governance Manager who will prepare you for your new role and support you post‑induction. You will also:

• Deliver our range of healthcare services in our in‑store consultation area
• Support the safe and efficient operation of the healthcare business by following legal and professional regulations.
• Upskill on new healthcare services where required.
• Complete further professional development, respond to feedback from patients and implement changes that improve patient experience.

What you’ll need to have

• Be a practising Nurse registered with NMC
• A minimum of 2 years post‑registration experience
• A clinical background with an acute awareness of patient safety and understanding of the RCN Standards of conduct, ethics and performance.
• Comfortable making decisions and delivering sound judgments
• Able to communicate and build relationships with your team
• Willingness to support the induction of new Nurse’s within other stores remotely.
• Enjoy networking so you can promote your services within the local community.

It would be great if you also have

• Qualification as a Nurse Independent Prescriber (desirable)
• Primary care experience (desirable not essential)

Our Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• NMC Nurse registration fees paid in full
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Bespoke training and induction (including a period of working supernumerary)
• Monthly Nursing meetings
• A buddy within your store and a Nurse buddy in the wider team
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's Next

If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview in the Boots store. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email.

If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre‑employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.