Contact Lens Optician

Boots UK; Old Basing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reimbursement of annual GOC fees

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

A leading UK optical retailer is seeking a Contact Lens Optician to provide outstanding customer care and expert advice in Old Basing. You will build relationships with patients and healthcare professionals while supervising junior staff. This role requires GOC registration and a passion for patient care. The company offers a generous benefits package including reimbursement of GOC fees and flexible benefits options. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values all team members.

Qualifications

• Full GOC registration required to practice as a Contact Lens Optician.
• Qualified Contact Lens Optician with a passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care and positive customer experience.
• Build relationships with colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Supervise students in a clinical setting.
• Train the optical team on updated Contact Lens technologies.

Skills

Patient care

Knowledge of Contact Lens technology

Education

Full GOC registration

Qualified Contact Lens Optician

Job description

Contact Lens Optician – Boots UK

Boots UK, Old Basing, England, United Kingdom

As a qualified Contact Lens Optician, you will provide a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You will work across our clinics and wider store to support day-to-day operations, reporting to the Store Manager / Hub Manager.

Responsibilities

• Using your passion for delivering patient care you’ll work with colleagues to deliver a positive customer journey.
• Building longstanding relationships – not only with colleagues and customers but with healthcare professionals in the local community and exploring opportunities for delivering enhanced services.
• Using your up-to-date knowledge of Contact Lens technology and spectacle dispensing to train and develop the wider optical team.
• Validating complex prescriptions and vulnerable groups and providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.
• Opportunity to supervise a Student Contact Lens Optician / Student Dispensing Optician.

Qualifications

• Full GOC registration.
• Qualified Contact Lens Optician.
• Passion for patient care.

Benefits

• Reimbursement of annual GOC fees.
• Annual CPD conferences.
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous employee discounts.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

Why Boots Opticians

At Boots Opticians 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. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

Next Steps

If your application is successful, our recruitment team will arrange an interview. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email. We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.

Pre-Employment Checks

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, PVG, 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.