Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare brand as an Optometrist in Norwich, where you will deliver exceptional patient care and have access to advanced technologies. Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Performance based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting registration in 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care.
• Testing eyes using the latest technology.
• Providing clinical support to team members.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Patient Care

Education

GOC Registration

NHS Registration

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

Optometrists - we are very excited to be recruiting for 2 fulltime optometrist working 5 days over seven to include Saturday and Sunday at our fantastic and busy flagship practice at Boots Opticians Norwich.

Norwich Opticians is a well established practice in the heart of a vibrant diverse city in the middle of a beautiful part of Norfolk countryside. The beach is only 30 minutes away . Norwich city is brilliant for shopping, eating and socialising.

You will join our amazing team of 32 which includes 3 Resident Optometrist, 3 Dispensing Opticians, 1 Contact lenses optometrist and 1 Pre-registration optometrist. We have 6 testing rooms, benefiting from brilliant equipment like the OCT and Phoropter to support us in our journey to provide the best service to our customers and patients.

All of the team love working in Castle Street, there is a lovely mix of customers, some regulars and lots of walk in customers. The store is in a very prestigious part of the city-steeped in history. It is close to our fabulous market- renowned for it's amazing world food offer and in walking distance of the ancient cathedral and Norwich Castle.
There is car parking available from £7.50 a day

Please email, call or text Kofo from the recruitment team for a confidential chat;

[e-mail] / 07816195724

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Optometrist

Keywords

Optometry, Optometrist, Optom, Optician, Clinical, Glasses, Healthcare, Health, clinician, GOC, Optom jobs, Optical Jobs,

Hours per week

37.5

Latitude,longitude 1

52.626630695,1.2958882059

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Weekdays and Weekends

Latitude,longitude 2

52.630886,1.297355

Airport

No

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

3464 - Norwich - Castle Mall

Req Posted Date

06-Feb-2025

County

Norfolk

Country

UK

Address 1

19 Castle Mall

Address 2

Norwich