Optometrist

Boots UK; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan with up to 12% contribution

Reimbursement of professional fees

CPD days

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Performance based bonuses

Generous employee discounts

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount on glasses

Job summary

A leading health service provider in England is looking for an Optometrist to join their team. The role involves providing specialized care, patient testing, and supporting team members while ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates should be GOC registered or soon to be and possess great communication and organizational skills. The company offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including retirement savings and generous discounts. This is an entry-level full-time position that encourages personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to be in the next 6 months.
• Motivation to improve patient care.
• Ability to communicate and organise effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Motivation to see what’s possible for teams, customers, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care.
• Test eyes using advanced technology.
• Deliver services according to store needs.
• Respond to emergency triages.
• Provide clinical support to team members.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Drive to deliver patient care

Organisation

Motivation to See What's Possible

Education

GOC registration

Additional registration with NHS body

Job description

Boots UK High Street, England, United Kingdom

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About the Opportunity

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, and unique 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Retail