Dispensing Optician

Boots UK; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to counselling and support

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Hatfield, England, is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to deliver high-quality customer care. This role involves providing clinical support, inspiring the Optical team, and ensuring customers receive expert guidance on eyewear. The ideal candidate will be registered with the General Optical Council and passionate about ongoing learning. Boots Opticians promotes an inclusive workplace and values diversity among its staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Dispensing Optician, registered with the GOC.
• Willing to complete CPD training as per GOC requirements.
• Ability to embrace new technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in store for regulated dispensing.
• Inspire the Optical team by sharing knowledge.
• Listen to customer needs and provide expert advice.
• Help customers choose the correct eyewear.
• Support team operational processes to ensure legal trading.
• Provide expert knowledge for specialist requirements.

Skills

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

Passion for ongoing learning

Ability to embrace new technology

Tech-savvy

Job description

Boots UK – Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

Dispensing Optician

As a qualified Dispensing 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 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 customers choose the correct eyewear and providing guidance to ensure they 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

• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
• Passion for ongoing 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 technology

Our 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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Retail

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.

Next Steps

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 arrange an interview with the hiring manager. We are open to discussing part‑time and job‑share options during the application process. Any required reasonable adjustments will be provided, and the successful candidate will be required to complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.