Overview
As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be providing a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. 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 offer expertise and advice
* Helping customers choose the correct eyewear and provide guidance to ensure the best product suited to 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)
* Passion for your own learning and development, completing all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement
It would be great if you also have
* 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 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 foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to 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
After submitting your application online, it will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager.
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.
This role requires the successful candidate to 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.
Need To Know
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dispensing Optician to join our friendly team at Boots Opticians Fosse Park. The practice was refitted in October 2023 and features four modern testing rooms with advanced equipment including OCT and Phoropter. We offer flexible working hours, with clinics running from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and alternate weekend days. You’ll be part of a fun, supportive team of 26 colleagues in a busy, vibrant store. Located in a prime, easily accessible area with free parking, this is a great opportunity to develop your career in a thriving practice.
Business Area
Opticians
Function
Opticians
Keywords
Optician, Opticians, Optometry, Clinician, Contact Lens, Dispensing Optician, Optician Support, Optical Support, Lenses, DO
Hours per week
37.5
Latitude,longitude
52.597107932,-1.180480752
Shift Pattern
Weekdays and Weekends
Airport
No
Company
Optics
Division
100 - North
Region
OPT105 - East Midlands
Area
OPT105 - East Midlands
Store
3393 - Leicester - Fosse Park
Country
UK
Address
Unit 2 Fosse Park, Leicester, LE19 1HJ
Source
Boots
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