Optometrist Experienced

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

Job summary

Boots Opticians seeks passionate Optometrists to join their team in Bath. You'll deliver outstanding patient care with access to emerging technologies and dedicated support. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (12% contribution)

Competitive base salary

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days throughout the year

Enhanced parental leave pay

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• Essential: GOC registered or expected within 6 months.
• Additional NHS registration required.
• Drive and motivation to provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisation skills

Drive to deliver patient care

Education

GOC registered

Additional NHS registration

Job description

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Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivering outstanding service to our communities. To enable you to perform at your best, you’ll have access to emerging technologies, dedicated clinical support teams, and unique Boots Opticians training, regardless of your experience level. Whether you are just starting or are an experienced optometrist, there is always something new to learn, experiences to gain, and opportunities to grow with Boots Opticians.

About the opportunity

You will be a key part of a team passionate about delivering unforgettable customer care, supported by the resources and progression opportunities that come with the biggest brand in healthcare.

Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to all patients
2. Testing eyes using the latest technology while maintaining outstanding patient care
3. Delivering enhanced services based on store needs
4. Responding to emergency triages
5. Working with external healthcare professionals
6. Providing clinical support to team members on the shop floor
7. Using your clinical knowledge to advise patients
8. Keeping up to date with the latest clinical practices
9. 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 to keep you up to date
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Performance-based quarterly bonus
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• 33 days holidays including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying, and more
• 70% discount off glasses
• Additional benefits that offer flexibility to suit you, more at boots.jobs/rewards

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Why Boots Opticians?

We provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive workplace. Join us and see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What's next?

If successful, a recruitment team member will contact you to discuss your application. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process.

You will complete a pre-employment check, which may include submitting a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check, depending on your location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.