Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified optometrist to join their dynamic team in Ashford. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care using cutting-edge technology and clinical support. You'll lead clinics, provide specialist advice, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals. With a commitment to your professional growth, you'll have access to ongoing training and development. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion, and take advantage of generous benefits including competitive salary, flexible work options, and employee discounts. Join a team that is passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Performance based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registration or expecting to be registered within 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to patients.
• Testing eyes using the latest technology while ensuring outstanding patient care.

Skills

GOC registration

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Optometry degree

Tools

Phoropter

Octomap machine

Job description

Job Description

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 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 the 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.

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.

Need To Know

Optometrists - we are very excited to be recruiting for our fantastic practice at Boots Opticians in Ashford high street. We are looking for a qualified optometrist to join an amazing team on a Full-time basis, working alternate weekends. The store is an approximate 10 minute walk from the Ashford international train station. The fast speed train gets you into London in 40 mins and is also located next door to the Ashford designer shopping outlet. There is also free colleague parking located at the store. We currently have 2 testing rooms in this practice with hearing care, benefitting from brilliant equipment including a Phoropter and octomap machine to utilise in our journey to provide the best services to our customers and patients. You will join our brilliant team of 7 which includes a DO with over 20 years experience and an SDO who will be qualified soon. For more information kindly contact Kofo on [e-mail] or 07816195724.

Business Area: Opticians

Function: Optometrist

Keywords: Optometry, Optometrist, Optom, Optician, Clinical, Glasses, Healthcare, Health, clinician, GOC, Optom jobs, Optical Jobs.

Hours per week: 37.5

Shift Pattern: Weekdays and Weekends

Company: Optics

Division: 300 - South

County: Kent

Country: UK

Address: 56 High Street, Ashford