Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established optometry practice in Port Talbot is seeking an Optometrist to provide expert patient care and lead clinics. You'll have access to cutting-edge technology and dedicated support teams, fostering your growth in a community-focused environment. Join a friendly team dedicated to service excellence and career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Retirement Savings Plan (12% contribution)

Reimbursement of professional fees

CPD days throughout the year

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Quarterly performance-based bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days of holidays including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registration or expected registration within the next 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice to patients.
• Test eyes using the latest technology while maintaining patient care.
• Provide clinical support to team members.

Skills

GOC registered

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Job description

Overview

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 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 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\'re looking for an Optometrist to join our well-established and friendly team at our Boots Opticians practice in Port Talbot, based in the popular Aberavon Shopping Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a community-focused practice with a loyal and longstanding patient base. You\'ll benefit from single testing and will soon be supported by the latest technology, with an Optomap machine due to be installed within the next 6 months. As part of a supportive health board, you\'ll be encouraged to continue your professional development, with funding available for further education in line with the enhanced services agenda. This is a full-time position, offering alternate Saturdays. For more information or to apply, please contact Kaushika Bassett-Shand on 07815433668 or [e-mail].

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

51.596885867,-3.785456006

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Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

Over 35 hours per week

Company

Optics

Division

300 - South

Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

No

Region

OPT106 - Western England and Wales

Area

OPT106 - Western England and Wales

Store

3254 - Port Talbot

Req Posted Date

10-Sep-2025

County

Glamorgan

Country

UK

Address 1

6 Aberavon Shopping Centre

Address 2

Port Talbot