Mobile Optometrist

Boots Opticians; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Optometrist to join their team in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care while utilizing cutting-edge technology and receiving dedicated clinical support. With a commitment to professional growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities. The position allows for flexibility in working patterns, ensuring a work-life balance that suits your needs. Join a supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions will help shape the future of healthcare services in the community.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to be in the next 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice.
• Testing eyes using the latest technology while ensuring patient care.

Skills

GOC registration

Patient care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivation

Education

Optometry degree

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.

Your main responsibilities will include:

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

What you’ll need to have

The essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role:

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

Our benefits

1. Competitive base salary.
2. Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution of up to 12%).
3. Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees.
4. CPD days across the year, keeping you up to date.
5. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay.
6. Performance-based quarterly bonus.
7. Generous employee discounts for yourself and another family member.
8. 33 days holidays including bank holiday (pro-rata).
9. Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more.
10. 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

Looking for a mobile optometrist based out of our hub store in Edinburgh. This store is part of a collection of 6 stores that all pull towards the same goal and support each other. Situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh, this store is a destination location for patients from Edinburgh, Fife, and the Scottish Borders. Being an established practice, we are always looking at ways to enhance the services we offer our patient base. With flexibility surrounding working pattern, we are able to offer full-time, part-time, weekend rotations, and flexibility to work longer days. Regardless though, you will have rotas 12 weeks in advance, as a minimum, and know where you are so you can plan your life outside of work appropriately.

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

Shift Pattern to display to candidates

Weekdays and Weekends

Company

Optics

Division

100 - North

Region

OPT101 - Scotland and Northern Ireland

Store

3480 - Edinburgh - Fort

Req Posted Date

02-Apr-2025

County

Edinburgh Lothian

Country

UK

Address 1

Lawhouse Toll

Address 2

Edinburgh