Optometrist Experienced

TN United Kingdom; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare brand as a key team member delivering exceptional customer care. You will lead clinics, provide specialist advice, and ensure high standards in patient care. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a range of attractive benefits.

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 the next 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to all patients.
• Testing eyes using the latest technology while maintaining outstanding patient care.
• Responding to emergency triages.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Patient Care

Education

GOC Registration

NHS Registration

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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 more
• 70% discount off glasses
• Additional benefits offering flexibility to suit you. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why 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, embracing diversity and fostering a positive environment. Join us and see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What's next?

If successful, a member of the recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options for full-time roles. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process to support you.

After receiving an offer, you will complete a Pre-employment check. Depending on your location, this may include a DBS, PVG, or Access NI Check.

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