Contact Lens Optician

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Contact Lens Optician, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer care. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, providing expert contact lens solutions and advice. This role offers the chance to mentor others while ensuring that patient care remains at the forefront of our mission. With competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the optical field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee discounts

GOC fees paid

30 days holiday

Continuous Professional Development

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Full GOC registration required.
• Passion for customer care and teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contact lens fittings and provide aftercare.
• Support team members and dispense optical solutions.

Skills

Customer Care

Contact Lens Fitting

Team Collaboration

Clinical Judgement

Education

Qualified Contact Lens Optician

Full GOC Registration

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Contact Lens Optician, you will be a vital part of the store team. You will support our patients and customers by offering great contact lens solutions along with professional advice and guidance. You will work closely with the Optical team in store, share your knowledge and experience, and provide the very best customer care.

As part of your role, you will work as part of a team. As a professional leader, you will support and advise team members in contact lens policy and standards to ensure our patients are at the centre of our business. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Complete contact lens fittings, provide ongoing aftercare, manage your clinics effectively, and occasionally dispense spectacles.
2. Use professional judgement for clinical decisions related to contact lenses within the practice.
3. Support the team by dispensing optical solutions to a wide range of customers, including children and those with complex prescriptions.
4. Coach and develop Optical Consultants, with potential opportunities to supervise a Student Contact Lens Optician.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE

1. Full GOC registration
2. A true passion for customer care and working collaboratively within a team.
3. Qualified Contact Lens Optician

OUR BENEFITS

1. Competitive salary plus discretionary uncapped bonus scheme.
2. Retirement Savings Plan.
3. Generous employee discounts, including Boots brands, Boots Opticians, and Boots Hearingcare.
4. GOC fees paid.
5. 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays, with options to buy more.
6. Continuous Professional Development modules and events.
7. Flexible benefits such as cycle-to-work vouchers, gym discounts, cinema and restaurant discounts, and more.

We also offer additional benefits, which you can view here. All rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility.

WHY BOOTS OPTICIANS

Our purpose is to help everyone see what’s possible. We value those who go the extra mile to improve our customers’ and team members’ experiences. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive working environment. Join us and see what’s possible when we change for the better.

To learn more about careers with us, click here.

WHAT’S NEXT?

If successful, our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview. If not, you will be notified by email.

We are open to flexible working options, including job share and reduced hours. We can also provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process.

This role requires a pre-employment check, such as a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check, depending on your location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.