Optometrist Experienced

TN United Kingdom; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare brand as an Optometrist, delivering exceptional patient care with access to advanced technologies and support. You'll lead clinics, provide specialist advice, and work closely with healthcare professionals. Enjoy a competitive salary and numerous benefits in a supportive environment.

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 registration or expecting to be registered within 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to all patients.
• Testing eyes using the latest technology while maintaining outstanding patient care.
• Responding to emergency triages.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Education

GOC Registration

NHS Registration

Job description

Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivering 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, and unique Boots Opticians training, regardless of your experience level. 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 passionate about delivering unforgettable customer care, supported by the resources and progression opportunities of the UK's leading healthcare brand.

Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to all patients
2. Testing eyes using the latest technology while maintaining outstanding patient care
3. Delivering enhanced services based on 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. Advising 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

The essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role:

1. GOC registration (or expecting to be registered within 6 months)
2. Additional registration with the relevant NHS body
3. A drive to deliver excellent patient care
4. Excellent communication and organizational skills
5. A 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 to keep you up to date
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Performance-based quarterly bonus
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• 33 days holidays including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying, and more
• 70% discount off glasses
• Additional benefits offering flexibility to suit you. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Note: Salary estimates on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots.

Why Boots Opticians?

We provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering a positive workplace. Join us and see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What's next?

If your application is successful, a recruitment team member will contact you to discuss the next steps. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process and can provide reasonable adjustments to support your application and interview. After receiving an offer, you will complete a pre-employment check, which may include DBS, PVG, or Access NI checks, depending on your location. Boots is a 'Ban the Box' employer and considers applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

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Created on 17/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom