Optometrist

The Boots Company PLC; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join a high-performing team in a well-equipped practice. This role emphasizes delivering exceptional patient care and fostering strong relationships within the community. With a focus on collaboration and inclusivity, you'll work alongside a supportive team to ensure smooth operations and a positive customer journey. Enjoy a range of benefits including generous holiday allowance, retirement savings contributions, and flexible working options. If you are passionate about optometry and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Performance based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holiday

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or soon to be GOC registered Optometrist.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient care in the practice.
• Build lasting relationships with colleagues and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

GOC Registration

NHS Registration

Job description

We're on the look-out for an Optometrist to join our Boots Opticians Salisbury practice which is based within a Boots UK Store with Hearing Care.

We're a 3 testing room established practice located in the heart of Salisbury, with a fantastic high performing team. We're conveniently located within a 5 minute walk from the nearest train station.

We also have an OCT and phoropter to enable you to provide the best care to our patients.

About the role

As an Optometrist with us, you'll be providing excellent customer and patient care. Working alongside the Practice Manager, Optical Teams, and Clinical Governance Optometrists, you’ll create a culture where everyone is passionate about doing the right thing.

• Using your passion for delivering patient care, you'll work with colleagues to deliver a positive customer journey.
• Bringing your vibrant personality into the day-to-day running of the practice – working with your colleagues to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Building longstanding relationships – not only with colleagues and customers but with healthcare professionals in the local community.

What you’ll need to have

• Fully qualified / soon to be GOC registered Optometrist
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body
• Passion for patient care

Our benefits

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

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 foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to 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.

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.

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.