Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optometrist, where your passion for patient care will shine. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to create a welcoming environment for customers and patients alike. This role emphasizes building strong relationships within the community and delivering exceptional service. As part of a well-established team, you'll benefit from a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional growth and development. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in a fulfilling setting.

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.
• Passion for patient care and building relationships.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Optometry

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.
• 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 an 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

Well established and trained team with over 50 years' experience between them.
Community feel with longstanding patient base.
Single testing with the optomap machine being installed in the next 6 months.
Part of a supportive health board that funds and encourages further education to support with the enhanced services agenda.
This is a full-time position with alternative Saturdays.

For further information please contact Alex Newton on 07815 010 102 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

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Weekdays and Weekends

Company

Optics

Division

300 - South

Region

OPT106 - Western England and Wales

Store

3254 - Port Talbot

Req Posted Date

31-Jan-2025

County

Glamorgan

Country

UK

Address 1

6 Aberavon Shopping Centre

Address 2

Port Talbot