Job Description
Dispensing Optician – responsible for delivering high‑quality customer care, expert advice, and clinical support in a Boots Opticians store while ensuring compliance with GOC regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical support in-store for regulated dispensing.
* Inspire and guide the Optical team to deliver the best possible service.
* Listen to customers’ needs and offer appropriate expertise and advice.
* Help customers select the correct eyewear, ensuring the best product for their needs.
* Support efficient day‑to‑day operations and maintain legal trade compliance.
* Provide expert knowledge for patients with specialist requirements.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
* Passion for learning and development; complete all CPD training required by GOC.
* Willingness to embrace new technologies (desired).
About the Role
Reporting to the Store Manager, this role is full‑time and operates Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:30 at the Dumfries store.
Workplace Location
22 Queensberry Street, Dumfries, DG1 1HR, United Kingdom
Benefits
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for parents
* Flexible benefits scheme (additional holiday, gym membership, life assurance, etc.)
* 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health Employee Assistance Programme
About Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what's possible and foster a positive, inclusive workplace for all colleagues. We are an equal‑opportunity employer.
Next Steps
If you apply, we will inform you of the outcome and arrange next steps. A pre‑employment check (DBS, PVG, or NI Check) will be required after an offer is made.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider suitability on a case‑by‑case basis for applicants with criminal convictions.
Contact
To discuss the opportunity confidentially, email Kofo.adenekan@boots.co.uk or call 07816195724.
We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.
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