Mobile Optometrist

Boots Opticians; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Optometrists to deliver exceptional customer care. In this role, you will lead clinics, provide specialist advice, and utilize advanced technology to ensure outstanding patient experiences. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this opportunity offers the chance to grow your career while making a real difference in your community. Join a team that values inclusivity and embraces diversity, and discover how you can contribute to a better healthcare experience for all.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan (up to 12% company contribution)

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Quarterly performance-based bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to register within 6 months.
• Strong drive to deliver excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care to patients.
• Testing eyes using the latest technology while maintaining care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Drive to deliver patient care

Clinical knowledge

Education

GOC registration

NHS body registration

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:

• 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 dependent 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:

• 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 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.

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 an 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

!!WEEKENDS ONLY!! Optometrists - we are very excited to be recruiting for our fantastic practice at Boots Opticians in Southeast England. We are looking for a candidate with weekend availability to travel and work around the Southeast of England area like Turnbridge Wells, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Gillingham, Rochester, Sittingbourne etc. You will be working alongside our brilliant teams in store, delivering excellent customer services and screenings to the wider population.

For more information or interest kindly contact Kofo on
[e-mail] or 07816195724.

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

Company: Optics

Division: 300 - South

Region: OPT108 - South East England

County: Kent

Country: UK

Address 1: 56-62 King Street

Address 2: Maidstone