Mobile Optometrist

The Boots Company PLC; Hawick, Galashiels; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mobile optometrist to join their dynamic team in Hawick and Galashiels. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on community health by providing exceptional patient care and utilizing cutting-edge technology. You'll be supported by experienced teams and have access to unique training opportunities, ensuring your professional growth. With a focus on delivering unforgettable customer care, you'll work closely with patients, lead clinics, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. Join a supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions will help shape the future of healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting registration within 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to patients.
• Testing eyes using the latest technology while maintaining outstanding care.
• Responding to emergency triages and working with healthcare professionals.

Skills

GOC registration

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Motivation to improve

Education

Optometry degree

Job description

This is a mobile optometrist position covering Mondays, Fridays, and weekends in the Hawick and Galashiels stores.

Both busy stores are on the main thoroughfare in both towns. Both stores have highly experienced teams with the most up-to-date equipment.

For further information, please contact Alex Newton on 07815 010 102 or [e-mail].

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:

• 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 depending 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 the latest clinical practices.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders.

What you’ll need to have

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

• 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 organization 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 of 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.