Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Exeter; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking an Experienced Optometrist to join their flagship practice. This role involves delivering outstanding patient care and leading clinics. You will have access to the latest technology and dedicated support, ensuring a fulfilling career experience. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including pension contributions and CPD days, with opportunities for flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to be in the next 6 months.
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body is required.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Motivation to deliver excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care to patients.
• Testing eyes using the latest technology and maintaining outstanding patient care.
• Delivering enhanced services as per store needs.
• Responding to emergency triages.
• Providing clinical support to team members.

Skills

GOC registered

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Drive to deliver patient care

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

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. If 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 an Experienced Optometrist to join our Exeter practice, on a full‑time basis! Weekend working is required in this role on a rota basis (e.g., 1 in 2 Saturdays and 1 in 3 Sundays) – we understand the importance of flexible working and are open to a conversation around fixed non‑working days to help accommodate individual circumstances. This is a busy flagship store in the Centre of Exeter, recently refitted the store is bright, modern and sits within a Boots UK store alongside Hearing Care. The team takes pride in their work and work together as a team, supporting one another even during busy, or challenging times.

Exeter is a vibrant cathedral city in the heart of Devon, offering a perfect blend of history, culture and modern living. Known for its stunning architecture, green spaces, and proximity to the beautiful Devon coastline and Dartmoor National Park, it’s an ideal location for those who enjoy both city life and outdoor adventures. Exeter is home to the prestigious University of Exeter, contributing to a lively and diverse atmosphere as well as a thriving shopping district, independent cafes and a strong sense of community.

The city boasts excellent transport links, including direct rail services to London and easy access to the M5 – Park and ride services are available and within the vicinity of the practice, are paid multi‑storey car parks that will vary in cost, some have contract parking available.

If you would like to learn more about the position, or discuss your current circumstances ahead of applying then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kaushika Bassett‑Shand on: Kaushika.bassett‑[e-mail] or 07815433668.