Optometrist

Boots; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optometry service provider in Leicester seeks a qualified optometrist for a full-time position. The role involves providing specialist care, testing patients' eyes, and delivering enhanced services. Candidates must be GOC registered or expect to register soon and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, including flexible working hours, a supportive environment, and advanced clinical equipment. Join our team and make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of fees

CPD days

Enhanced leave pay

Performance-based bonuses

Generous discounts

30 days holidays including bank holiday

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount on glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registration or expectation to register within 6 months.
• Additional NHS registration.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice.
• Test eyes using the latest technology.
• Deliver enhanced services based on store needs.
• Respond to emergency triages.
• Work with external healthcare professionals.
• Provide clinical support to team members.
• Keep up to date with latest clinical practices.

Skills

GOC registered

Patient care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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 youll 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 youll 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 organisation skills
• The motivation to See Whats 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 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 lets see whats possible when we change for the better.

Whats 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 an 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.

Need To Know

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Optometrist to join us at Boots Opticians Fosse Park Leicester ideally on a full-time basis. We understand that flexibility is important to maintain a good work / life balance so we are happy to consider part-time hours and can accommodate flexible weekend working arrangements.

This practice has 4 testing rooms and is fully equipped with OCT Phoropters retinal cameras slit lamps and additional specialist equipment to support a wide range of clinical services including Low Vision assessments Dry Eye clinics and MECS.

The practice is in a prime easily accessible location with free on-site parking providing a busy patient-focused environment in a fun and supportive team.

If you would like to know more email or call

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1