Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a passionate Optometrist to join their Birkenhead team. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while utilizing cutting-edge technology and receiving dedicated support. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where continuous learning and professional growth are encouraged. With a focus on delivering unforgettable customer experiences, you will lead clinics, conduct eye tests, and work closely with healthcare professionals. Join a company that values diversity and inclusivity, and be part of a team that strives to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Reimbursement of professional fees

CPD days

Enhanced parental leave

Performance-based bonus

Employee discounts

33 days holiday

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to be registered within 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GOC registration

Patient care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivation

Education

Optometry degree

Tools

OCT

Auto-refractor

Fields 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 depending 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.

Need To Know

We are looking for a passionate and friendly Optometrist to join our team in Birkenhead for 3 days per week! This is a single-testing practice, in which you will be supported by a team leader, Dispensing optician, Senior Dispensing optician, Senior Optical Consultants and Trainee Optical Consultant. Full pre-screening is carried out by the team on every customer.

The equipment in-store consists of the latest model of OCT, Auto-refractor, and brand-new fields machine. As part of a hub of 4 practices, you will have direct contact with 9 other Optometrists with experience ranging from 3 months' qualified to 35 years qualified. Immediate support by phone/video call is always available.

For further information and a no-strings attached confidential chat, please email [e-mail] or text 07815 010 102.

Business Area: Opticians

Function: Optometrist

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

Hours per week: Various Hours Available

Company: Optics

Division: 100 - North

Region: OPT102 - North West England

Store: 3613 - Birkenhead

Req Posted Date: 11-Feb-2025

County: Merseyside

Country: UK

Address 1: Unit 21, The Pyramids

Address 2: Birkenhead