Optometrist

Boots UK; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan with company contribution

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays (pro-rata)

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

A leading healthcare brand is seeking an Optometrist to deliver exceptional patient care and lead clinics. The successful candidate will be GOC registered and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. You'll test patients' eyes using cutting-edge technology and provide specialist advice. This role offers competitive salary, performance bonus, and a range of benefits including a retirement savings plan and generous discounts for employees and family members. Join a supportive and inclusive work environment and help make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• GOC registration or expectation to register within 6 months.
• Ability to deliver excellent patient care.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice.
• Testing eyes using the latest technology.
• Responding to emergency triages.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Drive to deliver excellent patient care

Education

GOC registered

Additional registration with relevant NHS body

Job description

Join to apply for the Optometrist role at Boots UK.

Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivering 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 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 dependent 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 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 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.