Optometrist

The Boots Company PLC; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Optometrist to join a leading healthcare brand in Great Yarmouth. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment that values work/life balance. You'll be instrumental in delivering exceptional patient care, utilizing your clinical expertise to guide patients and support your team. With opportunities for professional growth and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those eager to make a difference in their community while advancing their career in optometry. Join a passionate team dedicated to providing outstanding service and see what’s possible in your career.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days

Enhanced parental leave pay

Quarterly performance bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to be in the next 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to patients.
• Testing eyes using the latest technology while maintaining patient care.

Skills

GOC registration

NHS registration

Patient care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Optometry degree

Tools

OCT

Phoropter

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Optometrist to join us on a resident basis at Boots Opticians Great Yarmouth, ideally on a full time basis. We understand that flexibility is important to maintain a good work/life balance, therefore we will also consider part-time hours and can be flexible with weekend working.

This practice consists of 3 testing rooms and is equipped with OCT and Phoropter. There is also free parking nearby to the practice.

For more information and enquiry, please contact Kofo Adenekan on 07816195724 or [e-mail].

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, 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 depending 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 the latest clinical practices.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders.

What you’ll need to have

The essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role:

• 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 organization 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-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.

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.