Dispensing Optician

Boots Opticians; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical service provider in Leicester seeks a qualified Dispensing Optician to deliver outstanding customer care and expert advice. You'll provide clinical support in store, inspiring your team and guiding customers in choosing the right eyewear. Ideal candidates are registered with the GOC and passionate about ongoing learning and development. Competitive benefits include bonuses and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counseling and support

Qualifications

• Passion for own learning and development, completing all CPD training.
• Ability to embrace new technology.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing.
• Inspiring the Optical team by sharing knowledge for best service.
• Listening to customer needs and offering expertise.
• Helping customers choose correct eyewear.

Skills

Customer care

Expert advice

Clinical support

Team leadership

Listening skills

Education

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

Job description

Overview

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 offer expertise and advice
• Helping customers choose the correct eyewear and provide guidance to ensure the best product suited to their needs
• Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure 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 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 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

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dispensing Optician to join our friendly team at Boots Opticians Fosse Park. The practice was refitted in October 2023 and features four modern testing rooms with advanced equipment including OCT and Phoropter. We offer flexible working hours, with clinics running from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and alternate weekend days. You’ll be part of a fun, supportive team of 26 colleagues in a busy, vibrant store. Located in a prime, easily accessible area with free parking, this is a great opportunity to develop your career in a thriving practice.

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Opticians

Keywords

Optician, Opticians, Optometry, Clinician, Contact Lens, Dispensing Optician, Optician Support, Optical Support, Lenses, DO

Hours per week

37.5

Latitude,longitude

52.597107932,-1.180480752

Shift Pattern

Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Company

Optics

Division

100 - North

Region

OPT105 - East Midlands

Area

OPT105 - East Midlands

Store

3393 - Leicester - Fosse Park

Country

UK

Address

Unit 2 Fosse Park, Leicester, LE19 1HJ

Source

Boots