Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Optometrist to join their team in Royal Tunbridge Wells. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while working with cutting-edge technology. You'll be supported by dedicated clinical teams and have access to ongoing training, ensuring you can grow in your career. With a focus on delivering unforgettable customer experiences, you'll play a vital role in a collaborative environment that values your contributions. Embrace the chance to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a range of attractive 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 within 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care and 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

Education

Optometry degree

Tools

Optomap

Oct

TRK2P

Henson

Phoropter heads

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

We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Optometrist to join us on a Resident basis based out of our Turnbridge Wells practice at Boots Opticians ideally on a full time basis however we would be open to part time too.

Latest equipment in the practise including the Optomap, Oct, TRK2P , Henson , phoropter heads.

Royal Tunbridge wells is the only spa town in Southeast England. A town of two halves, The Pantiles is the heart of old Tunbridge Wells. A Georgian colonnade with some of the prettiest buildings in town, it is now a thriving collection of shops, boutiques, pubs, cafés and restaurants which is for the more traditional shopping, Then the High Street and Royal Victoria Place brings, the modern, big brand shops, Other interests would be Local parks, Historic building & a Theatre.

Tunbridge wells have a direct train to London which is normally around a 40mins journey. Carparks are within walking distance from RVP, where permits can be purchased to reduce the cost.

Customer base is mainly 25 to 55 , with mixed demographics but the area is more of the affluent side.

Team are upbeat , open and always striving to improve customers experience


For more information and enquiry, please contact Kofo Adenekan on 07816195724 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

Various Hours Available

Latitude,longitude 1

51.135006636,0.2657191749

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Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

8 to 16 hours per week, 16 to 24 hours per week, 25 to 34 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

OPT108 - South East England

Area

OPT108 - South East England

Store

3431 - Tunbridge Wells - Calverley Rd

Req Posted Date

16-Jan-2025

County

Kent

Country

UK

Address 1

7-11 Calverley Road

Address 2

Tunbridge Wells