Dispensing Optician

Boots Opticians; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail chain is seeking an experienced Dispensing Optician for their flagship store in Derby. This role involves providing high-level customer care, inspiring the optical team, and ensuring compliance with dispensing regulations. Successful candidates will be registered with the General Optical Council and committed to ongoing professional development. The position offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including employee discounts, a retirement plan, and flexible benefits.

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)
• Passion for your own learning and development, completing all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement.

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 customers to choose the correct eyewear.
• Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day.
• Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.

Skills

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

Passion for learning and development

Job description

Job Description

Boots Opticians is seeking an experienced Dispensing Optician to join our flagship store in Derby. You will provide high level customer care and expert advice, working with a dedicated team and reporting to the Store Manager.

About the role

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.

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

Qualifications

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

Nice to have

• Ability to embrace new technology

Benefits

• 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.

What's next

After submitting your application online, it will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager.

Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. 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.

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 Hiring – Optometrist (22.5 hours, 3 days) – Derby | New Flagship Store Opening January 2026. We’re excited to be recruiting an Optometrist to join our brand‑new Boots Opticians flagship store in Derby, opening January 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fresh, modern environment from day one.

What makes this role stand out:

• 22.5 hours over 3 days, including one weekend day
• Brand‑new flagship store with 5 testing rooms
• Large, supportive team of 28 colleagues
• 5 phoropters and modern clinical setup
• Busy city‑centre location with strong footfall
• Staff parking available (£3 per day)

About Derby: Derby is a vibrant city with a great mix of history, green spaces, and modern living. With excellent transport links, easy access to the Peak District and a growing city centre, it’s an ideal location for both career development and work‑life balance.

If you’re a newly qualified or experienced Optometrist looking to be part of an exciting new opening in a high‑profile store, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Elizabeth Shurmer – [e-mail]