Optometrist

Boots Opticians; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement savings plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

Boots Opticians is looking for an Optometrist to lead clinics and deliver excellent patient care using the latest technology. You will join a supportive team dedicated to providing unparalleled service and have access to continuous learning and professional development.

Essential qualifications include GOC registration and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, extensive employee discounts, and various flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• GOC registration or expected within 6 months.
• Additional NHS body registration.
• Strong commitment to patient service.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics providing specialist care.
• Test eyes with latest technology.
• Respond to emergency triages.
• Provide clinical support on shop floor.
• Maintain clinical knowledge and practices.

Skills

GOC registered

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Drive to deliver patient care

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, 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

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 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. 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.

Eligibility & Equal Opportunities

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.