Mobile Contact Lens Optician — Travel Lead & Clinician

Boots; Rye Foreign; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced parental leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Boots Opticians is seeking a Mobile Contact Lens Optician to lead and support the opticians team across stores within a defined geographical area. You will oversee the technical aspects of products, contact lenses, and optical appliances while promoting high standards of patient-centred care.

You will report to the Store Manager / Hub Manager and travel within the area to deliver contact lens and ophthalmology-led services, while developing colleagues and engaging with local healthcare

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
• Optical expertise and clinical knowledge for contact lens care and relevant products.
• Strong customer care focus with high clinical standards.
• Willingness to travel across stores within the defined area to provide cover.
• Digitally savvy and comfortable with new technology and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the opticians team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Support stores with cover and ensure safe running of the opticians business.
• Mentor and train colleagues; supervise education and training of staff and students.
• Engage with local commissioners and external healthcare professionals.

Skills

GOC registration

Optical Expertise

Customer care

Willingness to travel

Digital literacy

Job description

Boots Opticians is seeking a Mobile Contact Lens Optician to lead and support the opticians team across stores within a defined geographical area. You will oversee the technical aspects of products, contact lenses, and optical appliances while promoting high standards of patient-centred care.

You will report to the Store Manager / Hub Manager and travel within the area to deliver contact lens and ophthalmology-led services, while developing colleagues and engaging with local healthcare