Optometrist

The Boots Company PLC; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare brand as an Optometrist in Doncaster, where you'll provide exceptional patient care using the latest technologies. Enjoy a flexible 30-hour workweek with a supportive team and numerous opportunities for professional growth. Competitive salary and generous benefits await you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount on glasses

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to all patients.
• Using the latest technology to test eyes while maintaining excellent patient care.
• Collaborating with external healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Education

GOC registration

NHS registration

Job description

We are looking for an Optometrist to join us in our Doncaster store on a 9-month fixed-term basis.

This position is 30 hours a week, with alternative weekends, providing a flexible work-life balance.

The team is supported by 4 DOs and 2 resident Optometrists, collectively with over 40 years of experience in Doncaster.

The store was awarded 'Store of the Year' in 2023 and has a supportive and established team.

The store is equipped with OCT, Phoropter, and Optomap technologies.

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

Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivering outstanding service to our communities. To support you in your role, you’ll have access to emerging technologies, dedicated clinical support teams, and Boots Opticians-specific training, regardless of your experience level. There are always opportunities to learn, gain experience, and grow with Boots Opticians.

About the opportunity

You will be a key part of a team passionate about delivering unforgettable customer care, with the support, resources, and progression opportunities that come with a leading healthcare brand.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to all patients.
• Using the latest technology to test eyes while maintaining excellent patient care.
• Delivering enhanced services based on store needs.
• Responding to emergency triages.
• Collaborating with external healthcare professionals.
• Providing clinical support to team members on the shop floor.
• Offering advice to patients using your clinical knowledge.
• Staying updated with the latest clinical practices.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders.

What you’ll need to have

The essential skills and experience include:

• GOC registration (or expecting to be registered within 6 months).
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body.
• A drive to deliver excellent patient care.
• Excellent communication and organizational 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 up to 12%).
• Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees.
• CPD days throughout the year to keep you up to date.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay.
• Performance-based quarterly bonus.
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym memberships, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying, and more.
• 70% discount on glasses.
• Additional benefits available; more details at boots.jobs/rewards.

Why Boots Opticians?

We provide 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 fostering a positive, inclusive workplace. Join us and see what’s possible when we improve together.

What's next?

If your application is successful, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the next steps.

We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. We also offer reasonable adjustments to support your application and interview process.

Post-offer, you will complete a pre-employment check, which may include a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check depending on your location.

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

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