Dispensing Optician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced parental leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Job summary

Boots UK in Ballymena is looking for a qualified Dispensing Optician to provide exceptional customer care and expert advice. You'll be responsible for clinical support in store, leading your optical team, and assisting customers with eyewear selection.

The ideal candidate will be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) and passionate about learning and development. Boots offers various rewards including retirement savings plans and generous discounts, fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide clinical support in store for regulated dispensing.
• Passion for learning and development, including CPD training.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and expert advice to customers.
• Inspire and lead the optical team.
• Deliver efficient and legally compliant operations.

Skills

Customer care

Clinical support

Expertise in eyewear

Education

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

Job description

As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be providing 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 in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing
• Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service.
• Listening to the needs of customers and offering expertise and advice.
• Helping our customers to choose the correct eyewear and offer guidance to ensure that customers receive the best product suited to their needs.
• Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure that the business trades legally.
• Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.

What You’ll Need To Have (our Must‑haves)

• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
• Passion for your own learning and development, completing all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Ability to embrace new technologies

Where Your Brilliance Can Take You

At Boots Opticians, your clinical career can go in many directions – from clinician and non‑clinical leadership roles to even owning your own Boots Opticians store through our Franchise Academy. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there.

Rewards Designed For You

• 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 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.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third‑party sites are not endorsed by Boots Opticians and may not be accurate.

A Bit About Us

At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what’s possible, from our customers to our colleagues. We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is so important to us, as we create a positive and inclusive workplace for everyone who steps through the door. With a supportive team and trusted brand behind you, join us, and be brilliant with Boots.

What’s Next

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you 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.

We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.