Optometrist

Boots UK; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare brand is seeking an Optometrist to deliver outstanding patient care in Sutton, Surrey. You will lead clinics and provide specialist care, utilizing the latest technologies and ensuring clinical excellence. The ideal candidate will be GOC registered and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, promoting career growth within the company.

Benefits

Fantastic salary + benefits package

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)

Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees

CPD days throughout the year

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership

70% discount off glasses

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.
• Motivation to 'See What's Possible' for teams, customers, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care.
• Testing eyes using the latest technology.
• Delivering enhanced services based on store needs.
• Responding to emergency triages.
• Working with external healthcare professionals.
• Providing clinical support to team members.
• Advising patients with clinical knowledge.
• Keeping up to date with clinical practices.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders.

Job description

Overview

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 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.

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 dependent 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

Location and remuneration

Sutton, Surrey

Benefits

• Fantastic salary + benefits package


• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution of up to 12%)


• Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees


• CPD days across the year


• 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


• Salary notes: any salary estimates 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.