Dispensing Optician

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

Job summary

An optical service provider in Tiverton is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to provide exceptional customer care and expert advice. You will support your Optical team and help customers choose the right eyewear while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will be registered with the GOC and enthusiastic about personal development. Join a diverse team committed to fostering growth and inclusivity within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
• Passion for learning and development with required CPD training

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing
• Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge
• Listening to the needs of customers and offering expertise
• Helping customers choose the correct eyewear
• Supporting the team to deliver operational processes
• Providing expert knowledge for patients with specialist requirements

Education

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

Job description

Dispening Optician – Boots Opticians

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 customers to choose the correct eyewear and offering 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

Requirements

• 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 and 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.

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. 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.