Optometrist

Boots Opticians; Scotland; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company

Reimbursement of GOC and professional

CPD days across the year

Enhanced leave pay

Quarterly bonus

Employee discounts

33 days holidays incl. bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Rewards programme

Descrizione del lavoro

Boots Opticians is looking for an optometrist who will lead clinics and provide specialist care with a patient-first approach. You will use advanced technology and collaborate with healthcare professionals, delivering high-quality eye care and services within our stores.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, ongoing professional development, and contribution to a supportive team environment. Boots offers extensive benefits and flexible progression opportunities across our network.

Competenze

• GOC registered (or expecting to be in the next 6 months).
• Additional registration with the NHS body or equivalent is preferred.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.

Mansioni

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice to patients.
• Test eyes using the latest technology while maintaining patient care.
• Deliver enhanced services based on store needs.
• Respond to emergency triages and work with external healthcare professionals.
• Provide clinical support to team members on the shop floor.
• Offer patient advice using clinical knowledge and keep up to date with best practices.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive standards.

Conoscenze

GOC registration

NHS registration

Patient care focus

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Growth mindset

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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.