Optometrist

The Boots Company PLC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Optometrist for their busy flagship store in Chesterfield. This full-time role offers professional growth and a supportive environment, where you will deliver exceptional patient care and collaborate with a talented team. Enjoy competitive benefits including a generous salary, retirement savings plan, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holiday

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount on glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registration or expecting to be registered within 6 months.
• Motivation to deliver excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to patients.
• Testing eyes with the latest technology while maintaining high standards.
• Collaborating with external healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Proactive Attitude

Education

GOC Registration

NHS Registration

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join our Chesterfield Boots Opticians store.

This is a full-time position, ideally including Saturday shifts.

The store is a busy flagship located in the town centre, supported by a fantastic team of 17 colleagues.

For more information, please contact Alex Newton at [e-mail] or call 07815 010 102.

About the role

Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivering outstanding service to our communities. We support your professional growth with emerging technologies, dedicated clinical support teams, and exclusive Boots Opticians training, regardless of your experience level. There’s always something new to learn, experiences to gain, and ways to grow with us.

Key responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to patients
• Testing eyes with the latest technology while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Delivering enhanced services based on store needs
• Responding to emergency triages
• Collaborating with external healthcare professionals
• Supporting team members clinically on the shop floor
• Advising patients using your clinical expertise
• Staying up-to-date with the latest clinical practices
• Working closely with senior stakeholders

Essential skills and experience

• GOC registration (or expecting to be registered within 6 months)
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body
• Motivation to deliver excellent patient care
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive attitude to seeing what’s possible for teams, customers, and patients

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees
• CPD days throughout the year
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Performance-based quarterly bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible benefits scheme including gym discounts, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying, and more
• 70% discount on glasses
• Additional benefits available; see boots.jobs/rewards for details

Why choose Boots Opticians?

We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and promoting a positive workplace for all. Join us and see what’s possible when we change for the better.

Next steps

If your application is successful, a recruitment team member will contact you to discuss the next steps. We are open to part-time and job-sharing options during the application process. We also provide reasonable adjustments to support your application and interview process.

After receiving an offer, you will complete an essential pre-employment check, which may include DBS, PVG, or Access NI checks depending on your location.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.