Optometrist Experienced

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare brand as an Optometrist and make a real impact in your community. This full-time role offers you the chance to lead clinics, provide specialist care, and utilize cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. With opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a commitment to excellent patient care, this is the perfect position for those looking to advance their optometry career. Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere where your skills and contributions are valued, and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.

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 to be registered soon.
• Strong drive for excellent patient care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care to patients.
• Test eyes using the latest technology while ensuring patient care.
• Work closely with external healthcare professionals.

Skills

GOC registration

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Optometry degree

Tools

OCT technology

Phoropters

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 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:

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 the latest clinical practices.
9. Working closely with senior stakeholders.

What you’ll need to have:

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:

1. Competitive base salary.
2. Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution of up to 12%).
3. Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees.
4. CPD days across the year, keeping you up to date.
5. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay.
6. Performance-based quarterly bonus.
7. Generous employee discounts for yourself and another family member.
8. 33 days holidays including bank holidays (pro-rata).
9. Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying, and much more.
10. 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

We are looking for an experienced Optometrist to join our Freestanding with Hearing Care flagship store in Castle Boulevard, Nottingham. Here we have a team of 20 with 6 resident Optometrists and 1 Dispensing Optician. This is a full-time position and the working hours are 9-5pm Monday - Saturday and 10.30-4.30pm on Sunday. Our store has 4 testing rooms with 25-minute testing time and is equipped with OCT and 4 phoropters.

Transport:
Great bus and train links available or if you are coming by car we have FREE parking.

For more information please contact: Alex on [e-mail] or 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: 37.5

Shift Pattern: Weekdays and Weekends

Company: Optics

Division: 100 - North

Region: OPT105 - East Midlands

Store: 3478 - Nottingham - Castle Boulevard

Req Posted Date: 11-Feb-2025

County: Nottinghamshire

Country: UK

Address: 171-177 Castle Boulevard, Nottingham