Optometrist

Boots UK; Tendring; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

CPD days

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Generous employee discounts

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Clacton seeks a newly qualified or experienced Optometrist for a full-time role. You will provide expert care, lead clinics, and support patients using advanced technology. The environment promotes growth with dedicated training and teamwork. Enjoy a competitive salary, reimbursement of fees, and numerous benefits including generous holidays and discounts. Join us to make a difference in the community while growing your career.

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting registration within 6 months.
• Ability to deliver excellent patient care.
• Motivation to improve team and patient experiences.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Motivation to See What’s Possible for teams, patients and customers

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care.
• Test eyes using latest technology.
• Deliver enhanced services based on store needs.
• Respond to emergency triages.
• Work with external healthcare professionals.
• Provide clinical support to shop floor team.
• Advise patients using clinical knowledge.
• Stay updated with latest practices.
• Engage with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Drive for patient care

Communication

Organisation

Team collaboration

Education

GOC registration

Additional NHS body registration

Tools

OCT

Phoropter

Job description

Boots UK Clacton-On-Sea, England, United Kingdom

Boots Opticians Clacton are looking for an ambitious newly qualified or experienced Optometrist to join our experienced team, on either a full or part-time basis.

You will be supported in your role in the best way possible, working with an experienced store leader plus a fantastic team in store to work with every day.

We're a spacious and busy practice with 2 testing rooms and a flagship Hearingcare business. We have an OCT and phoropter, so you'll have the best equipment to care for our patients.

Conveniently located, the train is a 5 minute walk from the store and there is also free parking available within a 10-minute walk.

For further information, please email [e-mail] 07866 954438

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 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

• 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.

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.

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 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Retail