Optometrist Experienced

Boots Opticians; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care brand is seeking an experienced Optometrist to join their team in Woking. The role focuses on delivering exceptional patient care using the latest technologies. Responsibilities include leading clinics, providing eye tests, and offering specialist care. The ideal candidate will be GOC registered, with strong communication and organisational skills. Join a supportive team with numerous benefits including competitive salary and flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of GOC fees

CPD days

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered (or expecting to be in the next 6 months).
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body.
• Motivation to 'See What's Possible' for teams, customers, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice to patients.
• Test eyes using the latest technology.
• Deliver enhanced services based on store needs.
• Respond to emergency triages.

Skills

GOC registration

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Drive to deliver excellent patient care

Job description

Overview

Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivering outstanding service to our communities. You’ll have access to emerging technologies, dedicated clinical support teams, and Boots Opticians training, regardless of your level of experience. 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, with 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 while 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

• 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 organisational 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 more
• 70% discount off glasses
• Additional benefits offered; 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?

We provide a working environment that is supportive and inclusive, allowing everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

What’s next?

If successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application. We are open to part-time and job share options during the application process. We provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best. You will complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer, which may include a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check depending on location. 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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Optometrist to join us on a resident basis at Boots Opticians Woking, ideally working Sunday to Thursday. The store is in a busy town centre, close to the train station with no free parking available. The practice has market-leading products such as Meta & Nuance, and recently added advanced equipment like the OCT and three phoropters in each room. We are looking for an optometrist who would like to share knowledge by being a pre-registration supervisor. You will work alongside 9 colleagues in a 3-testing-room practice consisting of 1 CLO, 1 resident optometrist, and 1 pre-registration optometrist. Please contact Kofo Adenekan on 07816195724 or [e-mail]

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Optometrist

Hours per week

37.5

Latitude, longitude

51.318555304,-0.559638169

Shift Pattern

Weekdays and Weekends

Hours per week (displayed)

Over 35 hours per week

Region

OPT108 - South East England

Store

3384 - Woking, Peacocks Centre

Address

5 Bandstand Mall, The Peacock Centre, Woking