Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a friendly and dynamic team as a part-time Optometrist in a bustling practice in St Andrews. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional patient care while working alongside a dedicated team. You'll be instrumental in creating a welcoming environment and ensuring smooth operations. With flexible working hours and a commitment to employee well-being, this position is perfect for those looking to balance their professional and personal lives. Embrace the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while enjoying a range of benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

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.
• Registration with the relevant NHS body is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient care as an Optometrist.
• Build relationships with colleagues and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Fluent English

Education

GOC Registered Optometrist

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.

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

We are a small and friendly freestanding store in the busy but small city of St Andrews, famous for its Golf and University.

We are looking for a part-time (3 days minimum) optometrist to work in our busy freestanding practice in St Andrews. We are flexible regarding hours and days, but some weekend work will be required.
Our store has 2 testing rooms and OCT.

We have a fantastic experienced team of 8 with 5 optical consultants, trainee DO, and 2 part-time optometrists.

For more information please contact Alex Newton on 07815 010 102 or [e-mail]

Business Area

Opticians

Hours per week

22.5

Company

Optics

Division

100 - North

Region

OPT101 - Scotland and Northern Ireland

Store

3016 - St Andrews

County

Fife

Country

UK

Address 1

9 Bell Street

Address 2

St Andrews