Optometrist
Boots UK
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- GOC registration or expected registration in the next 6 months.
- Additional registration with the relevant NHS body.
Responsibilities
- Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice to all patients.
- Test eyes using the latest technology while maintaining outstanding patient care.
- Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders.
Skills
Job description
Join Boots UK as an Optometrist and make a real difference by delivering an outstanding service to our communities. With access to emerging technologies, dedicated clinical support teams and unique Boots Opticians training, you’ll thrive no matter your experience level.
You will be a key part of a team that is passionate about delivering unforgettable customer care, while having the support, resources, and progression opportunities that come with being part of the biggest brand in healthcare.
- Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice to all patients
- Test eyes using the latest technology while maintaining outstanding patient care
- Deliver enhanced services dependent on store needs
- Respond to emergency triages
- Work with external healthcare professionals
- Provide clinical support to team members on the shop floor
- Advise patients using your clinical knowledge
- Keep up to date with latest clinical practices
- Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders
- 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
- Motivation to ‘See What’s Possible’ for teams, customers, and patients
- Competitive base salary
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution up to 12%)
- Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees
- CPD days throughout the year
- 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: discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying, etc.
- 70% discount off glasses
- Additional benefits available – see our rewards page.
We provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. As an equal‑opportunity employer we embrace diversity and provide a positive, inclusive work environment for all.
If successful, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application. We are open to part‑time, job‑share and reasonable adjustments for applicants during the process.
You will complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on location, this may involve DBS, PVG or Access NI checks.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Part‑time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industry: Retail
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