Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optometrist, where your passion for patient care will shine. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance the customer journey and build lasting relationships with patients and healthcare professionals. With a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, you will have the opportunity to thrive and make a significant impact in the community. Enjoy a range of benefits including a generous retirement plan, enhanced leave options, and employee discounts. This is your chance to be part of a team that is committed to doing the right thing and providing exceptional care.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Performance based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holiday

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or soon to be GOC registered Optometrist.
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient care as an Optometrist.
• Work with colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Patient Care

Fluent English

Communication Skills

Education

GOC Registration

NHS Registration

Job description

Job Description

About the role

As an Optometrist with us you'll be providing excellent customer and patient care. Working alongside the Practice Manager, Optical Teams and Clinical Governance Optometrists. You’ll create a culture where everyone is passionate about doing the right thing.

• Using your passion for delivering patient care you'll work with colleagues to deliver a positive customer journey.
• Bringing your vibrant personality into the day to day running of the practice – working with your colleagues to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Building longstanding relationships – not only with colleagues and customers but with healthcare professionals in the local community.

What you’ll need to have

• Fully qualified / soon to be GOC registered Optometrist.
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body.
• Fluent speaking English.
• Passion for patient care.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution of up to 12%).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay.
• Performance based quarterly bonus.
• Generous employee discounts for yourself and another family member.
• 33 days holidays including bank holiday (pro-rata).
• Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).

Why Boots Opticians

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. To find out more about life and careers with us, click here.

What's next

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.

You will 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

Due to business growth we have a fantastic opportunity for an optometrist to join our Gyle flagship store set within the shopping centre in the Scottish Capital.

Here we have a team of 20 with 1 CLO, 1 DO and 3 resident Optoms with 5 testing rooms and 5 phoropters.

Transport: Retail park location offering free parking. Well supported bus links and walking distance from train station.

For more information please contact Alex Newton on 07815 010 102.

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Optometrist

Keywords

Optometry, Optometrist, Optom, Optician, Clinical, Glasses, Healthcare, Health, clinician, GOC, Optom jobs, Optical Jobs.

Hours per week

37.5

Company

Optics

Division

100 - North

Region

OPT101 - Scotland and Northern Ireland

Store

3472 - Edinburgh - Gyle Centre

County

Edinburgh Lothian

Country

UK

Address 1

Gyle Shopping Centre

Address 2

Gyle Avenue

Address 3

Edinburgh