Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Boots Opticians is seeking an ambitious Optometrist in Bury St Edmunds, motivated to provide outstanding patient care and embrace company-supported learning opportunities. Join a supportive team with excellent benefits including competitive salary, employee discounts, and a commitment to your professional development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

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

Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees

CPD days throughout the year

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to attain within 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.
• Motivated to foster growth within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice to patients.
• Test eyes using the latest technology.
• Deliver enhanced services based on store needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Education

GOC registered

Additional registration with relevant NHS body

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

Boots Opticians Bury St Edmunds are looking for an ambitious Optometrist to join our experienced team, ideally on a full-time contract, however we understand how important flexibility is to maintain a good work/life balance, therefore we would also consider part-time hours and can also consider alternate weekend working.

With our practice being a community Hub, we are proud to be supporting our large, loyal patient base year after year within our 2 testing rooms which are equipped with both OCT and Phoropter.

You will be supported in your role in the best way possible, working with an experienced store and area leader along with a fantastic team in store to work with every day.

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

Various Hours Available

Latitude,longitude 1

52.246535216,0.7135842172

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Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

8 to 16 hours per week, 16 to 24 hours per week, 25 to 34 hours per week, Over 35 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

3588 - Bury St Edmunds - Brentgovel St

Req Posted Date

09-Apr-2025

County

Suffolk

Country

UK

Address 1

5 Brentgovel Street

Address 2

Bury St Edmunds