Optometrist

About This Role

This Optometrist role at Boots involves delivering excellent patient care using the latest technology and working with experienced colleagues. The position supports the community with clinical excellence, leading clinics, responding to triage, and mentoring others, ensuring continuous professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and deliver outstanding patient care
• Use the latest testing technology to assess eye health and provide expert advice
• Provide enhanced services, from triage support to advanced assessments, depending on store needs
• Offer clinical support to colleagues on the shop floor
• Collaborate with external healthcare professionals
• Keep clinical knowledge up to date and share it with others
• Play a key role in the store’s leadership team, bringing energy and insight to every shift

Requirements

• GOC registered (or expecting to be within 6 months)
• NHS performer number (or working towards it)
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A genuine interest in patient care and team collaboration

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting enhanced services
• A strong understanding of local clinical networks

Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees
• CPD days throughout the year
• Performance-based quarterly bonus
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible benefits scheme – discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and more
• 70% discount on glasses and exclusive Boots UK savings

Application Process

• 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

About the Company

At Boots Opticians, the company helps everyone see what’s possible, from customers to colleagues. They are a proud equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and creating a positive and inclusive workplace. With a supportive team and trusted brand, Boots Opticians encourages colleagues to be brilliant.