Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Boots Opticians is seeking a passionate Optometrist to provide exceptional patient care at our Basildon location. You'll have access to cutting-edge technologies and support teams, allowing for professional growth and development. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and community care, you'll join a dedicated team that values patient-first service. The role offers competitive salary, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days to stay updated

Enhanced parental leave pay

Performance based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holiday

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered (or expecting registration soon).
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.
• Experience with the latest clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care.
• Testing eyes with the latest technology.
• Responding to emergency triages.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Clinical knowledge

Education

GOC registration

Relevant NHS body registration

Job description

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.


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 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.

Need To Know

Optometrists - we are very excited to be recruiting for our fantastic practice at Boots Opticians Basildon. Our vacancy is advertised as full time however we are also open to part time and flexible hours to suit your needs, as we understand flexibility is really important to help maintain a great work/life balance. Basildon is a town in the county of Essex, England.

Boots Opticians Basildon has a great transport link with 6 main roads link to and from London, A13 and A127 with Parking available at the local shopping center (Westgate)

Boots Opticians Basildon has 3 testing rooms, benefiting from brilliant equipment including a Phoropter and OCT to support us in our journey to provide the best service to our customers and patients. 1 CLO testing room which also includes all equipment needed. It's located inside Boots UK store with pharmacy and hearing care services are available 7 days a week. You will join our amazing team of 14 which includes 5 resident Optometrist, 1 CLO and 1 DO and 7 fully qualified and trained Optical consultants.

For more information and enquiry, please contact Kofo Adenekan on 07816195724 or [e-mail]

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Optometrist

Keywords

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

Hours per week

7.5

Latitude,longitude 1

51.570695364,0.4576807092

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Weekdays, Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

Less than 8 hours per week

Company

Optics

Division

500 - London

Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

No

Area

OPT109 - East Anglia and Herts

Store

3357 - Basildon - Town Sq

Req Posted Date

12-May-2025

County

Essex

Country

UK

Address 1

25 Town Square

Address 2

Basildon