Mobile Optometrist

The Boots Company PLC; Gravesend, Gillingham, Strood, Chatham, Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking multiple Mobile Optometrists to deliver exceptional patient care across various locations. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, fostering relationships with patients and colleagues alike. You will be part of a vibrant team dedicated to ensuring a positive customer journey, while also having the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours. With a commitment to inclusivity and support, this opportunity allows you to thrive in your profession while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and supports your career growth.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

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.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient care across multiple practices.
• Build relationships with colleagues and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GOC Registered Optometrist

NHS Registration

Job description

!! Mobile Optometrist !!

We are looking for multiple mobile Optometrists on both full-time and part-time basis to visit the following areas: Gravesend, Rainham, Strood, Chatham, Sevenoaks, and Tonbridge. The working pattern is as follows:

• Monday, Tuesday and Saturday in Chatham
• Monday and Friday in Gravesend
• Monday and Saturday in Rainham

Practice Locations:

• Sevenoaks: Busy practice in an affluent area, well-established fun and engaging team, fully refitted in 2023.
• Chatham: Busy practice inside a BUK with a Pharmacy and Dr surgery, newly refitted December 2024 - team now established and growing each year.
• Rainham: Small team who are like a family, single testing standalone heart of the community store in an affluent area with high volume.
• Strood: Small standalone store with a small team who have worked with each other for years, good community and regular patients.
• Gravesend: Big sized store with lots of potential.
• Tonbridge: Medium sized store with well-established team members, heart of the community.

All stores are accessible by public transport with a train station and bus stop. No stores have free parking spaces; Chatham has discounted parking.

About the Role:

As a Mobile Optometrist with us, you'll be providing excellent customer and patient care across a select group of practices. Working alongside the Practice Managers, 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:

• 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.