Mobile Optometrist

Boots Opticians; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optometry service provider in Cambridgeshire seeks a Mobile Optometrist to join its team, offering a supportive environment and excellent work-life balance. The successful candidate will provide outstanding patient care, lead clinics, and utilize state-of-the-art technology for eye tests. Ideal for those looking to progress in their optometry career, this role includes flexible working hours across Sundays and weekdays. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting registration within 6 months.
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body.
• Motivation to drive service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice.
• Test eyes using the latest technology.
• Deliver enhanced services based on store needs.

Skills

GOC registered

Excellent communication skills

Drive to deliver excellent patient care

Job description

Job Description

Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivering an outstanding service to our communities. To enable you to be at your best in your role, you’ll have access to emerging technologies, dedicated clinical support teams, as well as unique to Boots Opticians training, no matter your level of experience. Wherever you are in your optometrist career, there is always something new to learn, experiences to gain and ways to grow with Boots Opticians.

About the opportunity

You will be a key part of a team that is passionate about delivering unforgettable customer care, all while having the support, resources, and progression opportunities that come with the biggest brand in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to all patients
• Testing eyes using the latest technology whilst maintaining outstanding patient care.
• Delivering enhanced services dependant on the store needs
• Responding to emergency triages
• Working with external healthcare professionals
• Providing clinical support to team members on the shop floor
• Providing advice to patients using your clinical knowledge
• Keeping up to date with latest clinical practices.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders

What you’ll need to have

• GOC registered (or expecting to be in the next 6 months)
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• The motivation to ‘See What’s Possible’ for our teams, customers, and patients.

Our benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution up to 12%)
• Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees
• CPD days across the year, keeping you up to date.
• 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.
• 70% discount off glasses
• We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots Opticians?

At Boots Opticians, we provide a working environment that is supportive and inclusive meaning everyone can 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.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job share options during the application process. 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’re Hiring – Mobile Optometrist (28 hours) St Neots Hub Base Store

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mobile Optometrist to join our supportive Boots Opticians team, based from St Neots and covering surrounding hub stores. This role offers an excellent work–life balance, working Sundays and 2–3 weekdays.

Why join us?

• Recently refitted hub store (2025)
• 2 modern testing rooms with Optomap coming soon
• Opportunities for Pre-Reg supervision
• Involvement in local enhanced services
• Friendly, experienced team of 10
• Free parking available

“All experienced and professional and always available to go above and beyond to support the clinicians.” – Lucy Bareham, Dispensing Optician

If you’re an experienced Optometrist looking for flexibility, variety, and a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Elizabeth Shurmer
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OPT105 - East Midlands

3152 - St Neots

22-Dec-2025

Cambridgeshire

UK

29-31 High Street

St Neots

PE19 1BU

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