Job Description
Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivery 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, as well as unique to 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.
Your main responsibilities will include:
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 dependant 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
What you’ll need to have
The essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role: 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.
Our 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 an 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
Well established and trained team with over 50 years' experience between them.
Community feel with longstanding patient base.
Single testing with the Optomap machine being installed in the next 6 months.
Part of a supportive health board that fund's and encourages further education to support with the enhanced services agenda.
This is a full time position with alternative Saturdays.
For further information please contact Kaushika Bassett-Shand on 0781 5433 668 or kaushika.bassett-shand@boots.com
Business Area
Opticians
Function
Optometrist
Keywords
Optometry, Optometrist, Optom, Optician, Clinical, Glasses, Healthcare, Health, clinician, GOC, Optom jobs, Optical Jobs,
Hours per week
37.5
Latitude,longitude 1
51.596885867,-3.785456006
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Weekdays and Weekends
Airport
No
Hours per week
Over 35 hours per week
Company
Optics
Division
300 - South
Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?
No
Region
OPT106 - Western England and Wales
Area
OPT106 - Western England and Wales
Store
3254 - Port Talbot
Req Posted Date
30-Jun-2025
County
Glamorgan
Country
UK
Address 1
6 Aberavon Shopping Centre
Address 2
Port Talbot
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