Dispensing Optician

Boots Opticians; Ilford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to provide exceptional customer care and expert advice. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with customers to help them select the perfect eyewear while inspiring your team with your knowledge. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring that the store operates efficiently and legally, all while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about optical care and eager to enhance your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and is dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Qualified Dispensing Optician with GOC registration.
• Passion for learning and development through CPD training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support for regulated dispensing in store.
• Inspire the Optical team and offer expert customer advice.
• Help customers choose the right eyewear suited to their needs.

Skills

Customer Care

Expert Advice

Clinical Support

Knowledge Sharing

Listening Skills

Education

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

CPD Training

Tools

New Technology

Job description

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 include:

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

What you’ll need to have:

1. Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
2. 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:

1. Ability to embrace new technology

Our benefits:

1. Boots Retirement Savings Plan
2. Discretionary annual bonus
3. Generous employee discounts
4. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
5. Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
6. 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.