Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Boston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Boston is seeking an Optometrist to join their dynamic team. Responsibilities include leading clinics, providing specialist eye care, and utilizing the latest technology. The ideal candidate is GOC registered, possesses strong communication skills, and is motivated to deliver outstanding patient care. This position offers a competitive base salary along with generous benefits including a retirement savings plan and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution of up to 12%)

Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees

CPD days

Enhanced parental leave pay

Quarterly performance-based bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holiday (pro-rata)

Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to be in the next 6 months.
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.
• Experience in providing clinical support.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice to patients.
• Test eyes using the latest technology.
• Deliver enhanced services as needed.
• Respond to emergency triages.
• Provide clinical support to team members.

Skills

GOC registered

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivation to deliver patient care

Education

Degree in Optometry

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

We are looking for an Optometrist to join our store in Boston.

This is a great opportunity to work alongside our supportive team already in store, who carry a wealth of experience with most notching up 10+ years service or have a long history in Optics.

We have 2 testing rooms in store, providing services in store to our patients.

For further information please contact Kaushika Bassett-Shand on 07815433668 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

37.5

Latitude,longitude 1

52.977631143,-0.022921062

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Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

Over 35 hours per week

Company

Optics

Division

100 - North

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

No

Region

OPT105 - East Midlands

Area

OPT105 - East Midlands

Store

3385 - Boston

Req Posted Date

28-Aug-2025

County

Lincolnshire

Country

UK

Address 1

8 Market Place

Address 2

Boston