Optometrist Experienced

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare brand as an Optometrist in Edinburgh, where you will provide exceptional patient care and support a dynamic team. You will lead clinics, utilize advanced technology for eye testing, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. Enjoy a supportive environment with numerous benefits including a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to be in next 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.
• Motivation to see what's possible for teams and patients.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation skills

Patient care

Education

GOC registered

Registration with NHS body

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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:

1. Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to all patients
2. Testing eyes using the latest technology whilst maintaining outstanding patient care
3. Delivering enhanced services depending on the 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. Providing advice to patients using your clinical knowledge
8. Keeping up to date with 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:

1. GOC registered (or expecting to be in the next 6 months)
2. Additional registration with the relevant NHS body
3. Drive to deliver excellent patient care
4. Excellent communication and organisation skills
5. 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 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 much more
• 70% discount off glasses
• Additional benefits to offer flexibility to suit you. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards

Why Boots Opticians?

At Boots Opticians, we provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing diversity and providing a positive and inclusive workplace for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What's next?

If successful in your application, a member of the recruitment team will contact you to discuss the next steps.

We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best.

You will complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer, which may include submitting a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check depending on your location.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.