Overview
As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will provide a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to customers. You will work in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager.
Responsibilities
* Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing
* Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service
* Listening to the needs of customers and offering expertise and advice
* Helping customers choose the correct eyewear and providing guidance to ensure the best product for their needs
* Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure the business trades legally
* Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements
What you’ll need to have
* Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
* A passion for learning and development, completing all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement
Desirable
* Ability to embrace new technology
Our benefits
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
We offer additional benefits and information about rewards at boots.jobs/rewards. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and help us change for the better.
What’s next
After submitting your application online, it will be reviewed, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will arrange an interview with the hiring manager. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. Reasonable adjustments can be provided to assist during the application and interview process.
This role requires a successful pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on location, you may be asked to submit a DBS, PVG, or an Access NI check. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Business Area
Opticians
Function
Opticians
Keywords
Optician, Opticians, Optometry, Clinician, Contact Lens, Dispensing Optician, Optical Support, Lenses, DO
Hours per week
37.5
Location
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, UK
Shift and Notes
Weekdays and Weekends; Full-time equivalent 37.5 hours
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