Optometrist

Boots UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discounts

CPD days

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Performance based quarterly bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

33 days holidays

Flexible benefits

Glasses discount

Rewards program

Job summary

A leading healthcare retailer in the UK is seeking a part-time Optometrist to provide outstanding customer care and specialist services. Responsibilities include leading clinics, testing eyes with cutting-edge technology, and supporting team members with clinical advice. Candidates should be GOC registered or expected to be registered and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. The role offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits including performance bonuses and employee discounts, making it an ideal opportunity for passionate individuals ready to grow within their optometry career.

Qualifications

• GOC registration is required, or you should be expecting to obtain it in the upcoming 6 months.
• The ability to deliver excellent patient care is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills are vital.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Motivation to see what’s possible for our teams, customers, and patients

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice to patients.
• Test eyes using the latest technology while maintaining outstanding patient care.
• Respond to emergency triages as necessary.
• 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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisation skills

Motivation to deliver excellent patient care

Organisation skills

Patient care motivation

Education

GOC registered or expecting to be registered

Additional registration with relevant NHS body

Job description

Boots UK High Street, England, United Kingdom

Optometrist

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, 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 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 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‑ratio)
• 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

Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Retail