Optometrist

Boots; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnsley seeks an Optometrist to deliver outstanding patient care, lead clinics, and support team members with clinical knowledge. This role offers competitive salary, professional development, and benefits such as flexible working options. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving community health and providing exceptional service.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% contribution)

Generous employee discounts

CPD days

Enhanced leave pay

Performance based quarterly bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to be within 6 months.
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.
• Motivation to enhance patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics providing specialist care and advice.
• Test eyes using the latest technology.
• Deliver enhanced services based on store needs.
• Respond to emergency triages.
• Provide clinical support to team members.

Skills

GOC registration

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Patient care drive

Job description

Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivery an outstanding service to our communities. To enable you to be at your best in your role youll 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 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 Whats 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 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 lets see whats possible when we change for the better.

Whats 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.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

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