Job Description
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, and 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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
Required Qualifications
* 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.
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.
Need To Know
Optometrists! Are you an experienced Optometrist looking to join a friendly, professional and patient‑focused team? Our Dorchester Boots Opticians practice is seeking a passionate Optometrist to become part of our close‑knit store community.
This charming high street practice features one testing room alongside Hearing Care services, supported by an energetic and experienced dispensing team.
Ideally, we would like the successful candidate to be MECS accredited and confident in providing a range of local enhanced services, including post‑cataract assessments. Our patient base is largely made up of loyal, long‑standing customers who value the high standard of care we provide.
This is a full‑time position and while weekend working is required, we’re happy to discuss flexible arrangements, including alternate weekend patterns, to help you achieve a healthy work‑life balance.
Why Dorchester? Dorchester is a beautiful, historic market town in the heart of Dorset, offering a welcoming community and excellent transport links to Weymouth and Poole. The area benefits from convenient local parking and public transport access, making your commute easy and stress‑free.
A word from our Team Leader: “Working here in Dorchester has been such a rewarding experience. We’re a friendly, close‑knit team with a great mix of experience and energy. Dorchester itself is a lovely place to work - it’s a historic town with a strong sense of community and a loyal patient base who truly value the care we provide. It’s a professional, supportive environment where you can really get to know your patients and make a difference.”
If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding eye care and want to join a practice where you can grow, thrive, and build lasting patient relationships — we’d love to hear from you.
If you would appreciate an informal conversation prior to applying, then please don't hesitate to reach out to: kaushika.bassett-shand@boots.com or 07815433668.
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