Dispensing Optician

Boots Opticians; Borough of Wyre; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in England is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to provide high-quality customer care and expert advice. You will work in a fast-paced team, ensuring customers receive suitable eyewear. This rewarding position offers flexible hours and encourages professional development through the General Optical Council registration. The role includes various responsibilities, from supporting customers' choices to mentoring staff, with great benefits including a retirement savings plan and employee discounts.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) is required.
• Passion for learning and completing CPD training.
• Ability to embrace new technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in store for regulated dispensing.
• Inspire your Optical team by sharing knowledge.
• Listen to customer needs and offer expertise.
• Help customers choose the correct eyewear.
• Support the team for operational efficiency.
• Provide expert knowledge for specialist requirements.

Skills

Clinical support in store

Customer care

Knowledge sharing

Eyewear expertise

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

Job description

Job Description

What you’ll be doing 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 ensuring 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.

Need To Know

We’re looking for a full‑time Dispensing Optician (part‑time considered for the right candidate) to join our friendly and supportive team in Cleveleys, a busy and fast‑paced seaside town.

Hours are flexible, but you’ll need to work at least 3–4 weekend days per month, with busier weekdays (Mon/Tues) also important. The team includes 9 optical colleagues and 3 Optometrists, with access to a hub of 8 DOs for support.

We welcome newly qualified and experienced Dispensing Opticians who are flexible and able to drive.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Shurmer at [e-mail] or 07866 954438.

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