Contact Lens Optician — Patient Care Leader & Mentor

Boots UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption\

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to TELUS Health EAP

Job summary

Boots Opticians is seeking a qualified Contact Lens Optician to deliver exceptional patient care and expert advice in our in-store clinics and across the wider store. You will report to the Store Manager/Hub Manager and help drive high standards in optical service.

You’ll use up-to-date contact lens knowledge to train the optical team, validate complex prescriptions, and support vulnerable patients, with potential supervision of Student Opticians. A patient-first approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold full GOC registration.
• Qualified Contact Lens Optician with a patient-centred approach.
• Ability to embrace new technologies in optics.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer care and expert advice to customers.
• Support day-to-day store operations and work across clinics and wider store.
• Supervise a Student Contact Lens Optician/Student Dispensing Optician where applicable.

Skills

GOC registration

Qualified contact lens optician

Patient care

Job description

Boots Opticians is seeking a qualified Contact Lens Optician to deliver exceptional patient care and expert advice in our in-store clinics and across the wider store. You will report to the Store Manager/Hub Manager and help drive high standards in optical service.

You’ll use up-to-date contact lens knowledge to train the optical team, validate complex prescriptions, and support vulnerable patients, with potential supervision of Student Opticians. A patient-first approach is essential.