Boots UK – Optometrist
Location: Berwick‑Upon‑Tweed, England, United Kingdom
Job type: Part‑time (open to part‑time and job share)
Seniority level: Entry level
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Retail
About the opportunity
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.
Responsibilities
* Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice to all patients
* Test eyes using the latest technology whilst maintaining outstanding patient care
* Deliver enhanced services dependent on the store needs
* Respond to emergency triages
* Work with external healthcare professionals
* Provide clinical support to team members on the shop floor
* Provide advice to patients using your clinical knowledge
* Keep up to date with latest clinical practices
* Work closely with senior stakeholders
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 up to 12%)
* Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees
* CPD days across the year
* 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
* See more benefits at boots.jobs/rewards
Why Boots Opticians?
At Boots Opticians, we provide a supportive and inclusive environment where 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, inclusive working environment for all.
What’s next?
If successful, a member of the recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application. We are open to part‑time and job‑share options and will provide reasonable adjustments if needed.
You will complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer, and may be asked to submit a DBS, PVG, or Access NI Check depending on your location. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.
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