Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optometrist in Morpeth, where you can make a significant impact on community health. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced technology and dedicated clinical support teams. You'll be responsible for leading clinics, providing expert care, and ensuring exceptional patient experiences. With a strong commitment to professional development, this position allows you to grow your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a fulfilling career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days

Enhanced parental leave pay

Quarterly performance bonus

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 and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice to patients.
• Test eyes using the latest technology while maintaining outstanding patient care.

Skills

GOC registration

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Optometry degree

Job description

Job Description

Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivering 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 depending 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 the 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 organization 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.

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 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.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, fully qualified and registered Optometrist to join us in our Morpeth, Bridge Street practice at Boots Opticians! You will have fantastic support from an experienced store and area leader and a great team of people to work with every day, supporting our loyal patient base.

Morpeth is just a mile from the A1, the main road that runs right through the heart of Northumberland from South to North. This makes it easy to access Morpeth by road, with many car parks in the Town Centre. Morpeth also has a Train Station conveniently located just outside the Town Centre. There is a taxi rank conveniently located at the side of the train station should you need onward travel.

We would love to hear from you and discuss what is on offer - get in touch for a confidential chat!

Email: [e-mail]

Text: 07815 010 102

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

Region

OPT103 - North East England

Store

3948 - Morpeth Bridge Street BO

Req Posted Date

11-Feb-2025

County

Northumberland

Country

UK