Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking optometry practice where your passion for patient care will shine. As an Optometrist, you will collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance the customer journey and build strong relationships within the community. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a modern practice equipped with advanced technology. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values inclusivity and diversity, and take advantage of generous benefits, including a robust retirement savings plan and flexible working options. Embrace the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your professional skills in Bedford.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays (including bank holidays)

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Work with colleagues to ensure smooth practice operations.

Skills

Patient Care

Optometry

Clinical Governance

Education

GOC Registration

NHS Body 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.
• 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.

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

If successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to find a time to discuss your application.

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

The team are well experienced and have been around for a number of years, with an average time in the company around 10-15 years. We have 4 qualified DO's including the Practice Manager. There are 2 resident CLO's and 2 other resident Optoms. We have recently had a refit and customers are loving the new look. It feels modern and fresh, best way to compliment the services we provide in store. Dry eye is something that is really taking off in practice, with CLO's running 2 clinics per week. We also have Optomap and OCT to enhance the clinical experience. This really is an opportunity not to be missed, and if you would like to grow your career or scope of practice, then Bedford is really the best place!

For more information and enquiry, please contact Kofo Adenekan on 07816195724 or [e-mail].

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

Shift Pattern to display to candidates

Weekdays and Weekends

Company

Optics

Division

300 - South

Region

OPT112 - Leicestershire and Staffordshire

Area

OPT112 - East Anglia and Herts

Store

3309 - Bedford - Harper Centre

Req Posted Date

18-Dec-2024

County

Bedfordshire

Country

UK

Address 1

33-37 Harpur Centre

Address 2

Bedford