Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Bangor; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Bangor is seeking a passionate Optometrist to deliver exceptional patient care. You'll lead clinics, utilize advanced testing technology, and collaborate with a dedicated team to provide clinical excellence. Ideal candidates need to be GOC registered or in the process, with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in patient care. This role offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, including a flexible working arrangement tailored to suit your lifestyle.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

CPD days throughout the year

Qualifications

• We’re looking for Optometrists confident in delivering patient care.
• Must have GOC registration or be expecting it within 6 months.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and deliver outstanding patient care.
• Use testing technology to assess eye health.
• Provide enhanced services based on store needs.

Skills

Confidence

Compassion

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

GOC registered

NHS performer number

Job description

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

As an Optometrist at Boots, you’ll play a key role in delivering brilliant patient care – using the latest tech, working alongside experienced colleagues, and supporting your community with clinical excellence. Whether you're leading a clinic, responding to triage, or mentoring others, no two days are the same, and your growth never stops.

Key responsibilities

• Leading clinics and delivering outstanding patient care
• Using the latest testing technology to assess eye health and provide expert advice
• Providing enhanced services, from triage support to advanced assessments, depending on store needs
• Offering clinical support to colleagues on the shop floor
• Collaborating with external healthcare professionals
• Keeping your clinical knowledge up to date and sharing it with others
• Playing a key role in your store’s leadership team, bringing energy and insight to every shift

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• We’re looking for Optometrists who are confident, compassionate, and always focused on doing the right thing for patients.
• GOC registered (or expecting to be within 6 months)
• NHS performer number (or working towards it)
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A genuine interest in patient care and team collaboration

It would be great if you also have

• Experience supporting enhanced services
• A strong understanding of local clinical networks

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots Opticians, your clinical career can go in many directions – from delivering enhanced services and supporting pre‑reg development, to regional clinical leadership or professional training roles, or even owning your own Boots Opticians store through our Franchise Academy. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there.

Rewards designed for you

• Competitive base salary
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees
• CPD days throughout the year
• Performance‑based quarterly bonus
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro‑rata)
• Flexible benefits scheme – discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and more
• 70% discount on glasses and exclusive Boots UK savings

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A bit about us

At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what’s possible, from our customers to our colleagues. We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is so important to us, as we create a positive and inclusive workplace for everyone who steps through the door. With a supportive team and trusted brand behind you, join us, and be brilliant with Boots.

What’s next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job‑share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to 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.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.

Need To Know

This position is based completely in Bangor, North Wales.

Boots Opticians Bangor are looking for a friendly and passionate Optometrist to join our team.

If you are looking for part‑time, full‑time or flexibility on the weekends; we can tailor the role to suit your requirements & lifestyle.

You will have fantastic support from an experienced store and area leader and a great team of people to work with every day, supporting our loyal patient base. There is a mixed patient demographic; large number of students as Bangor is a university town, also large amount of older patients and WECS patients.

Bangor is a city situated in the north west of Wales, surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery that the UK has to offer. It is the oldest city in Wales and bursting with history and heritage. Bangor today is a diverse and vibrant town to explore and discover, with a range of quality national and independent shops and wonderful dining experiences.

Public travel links are great, Bangor railway station is on the North Wales Coast Line from Crewe and Chester to Holyhead and it only takes 30 minutes from Holyhead ferry port for travel to Ireland. We are also easily accessible by road. The A5 runs through the centre of Bangor, providing a route to Holyhead, as well as Snowdonia, Shrewsbury and London. The A55 runs immediately to the south of Bangor, providing a route to Holyhead and Chester. There are various car parks available as well as options to purchase parking permits.

We would love to hear from you and discuss what is on offer – get in touch for a confidential chat!

Please contact me on: [e-mail] 07815433668