Dispensing Optician

Boots UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; 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 free 24/7 counselling support

Job summary

A leading health and beauty retailer in the UK is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to provide expert customer care and dispense optical products in store. As part of the Optical team, you will offer clinical support, inspire colleagues, and guide customers in their eyewear choices. Registration with the General Optical Council (GOC) is essential. The role offers a range of benefits including a retirement savings plan, generous discounts, and flexible benefits to support your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Passion for learning and completing CPD training.
• Ability to embrace new technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in store for regulated dispensing.
• Inspire the Optical team and offer the best service.
• Listen to customers and provide expertise and advice.
• Help customers choose the correct eyewear.
• Support the team to deliver efficient operational processes.
• Provide expert knowledge for patients with specialist requirements.

Skills

Customer care

Clinical support

Knowledge of optical products

Adaptability to new technology

Education

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

Job description

Join Boots UK as a qualified Dispensing Optician. You will provide expert customer care and dispense optical products in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in store for regulated dispensing.
• Inspire the Optical team by sharing your knowledge and offering the very best service.
• Listen to customers’ needs and offer expertise and advice.
• Help customers choose the correct eyewear and guide them to the best product for their needs.
• Support the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to trade legally.
• Provide expert knowledge for patients with specialist requirements.

What You’ll Need To Have

• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Passion for learning and development and complete 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 are an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

After you submit your application online, it will be reviewed by our team. If successful, we will contact you for an interview.

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, PVG 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.