Optometrist Foundation

Boots Opticians; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chester is hiring an Optometrist to provide excellent patient care and work closely with the Practice Manager and Optical Teams. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care, possess GOC registration, and be fluent in English. You will build strong relationships with customers and healthcare professionals, contributing to a positive atmosphere in the practice. The role offers various benefits including a retirement savings plan and generous holidays.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% contribution)

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Performance based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holiday (pro-rata)

Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Support colleagues to deliver a positive customer journey.
• Build longstanding relationships with colleagues and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Fluent speaking English

Passion for patient care

Education

Fully qualified / soon to be GOC registered Optometrist

Additional registration with the relevant NHS body

Job description

Job Description

About the role

As an Optometrist with us you'll be providing excellent customer and patient care. Working alongside the Practice Manager, Optical Teams and Clinical Governance Optometrists. You’ll create a culture where everyone is passionate about doing the right thing.

• Using your passion for delivering patient care you'll work with colleagues to deliver a positive customer journey.
• Bringing your vibrant personality into the day to day running of the practice – working with your colleagues to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Building longstanding relationships – not only with colleagues and customers but with healthcare professionals in the local community.

What you’ll need to have

• Fully qualified / soon to be GOC registered Optometrist
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body
• Fluent speaking English
• Passion for patient care

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 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.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). 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 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. To find out more about life and careers with us, click here.

What’s next

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.

Closing date

31-Jan-2026