Overview
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, as well as 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. Note: salary estimates 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
Calling all Optometrists. Crawley is looking for a full-time qualified Optometrist with part-time consideration in a well-established professional practice with a high-value customer base and patient care at the center of everything we do. Utilising the latest optical equipment such as the Optomap, OCT and phoropters in our 3 testing room practice.
Crawley is a large town in West Sussex, southeast England; offers a culturally diverse, community-focused setting for optometrists looking to make a real impact. Its multicultural population brings a wide range of eye-care needs, creating meaningful clinical variety and strong patient relationships. The town’s neighbourhood structure supports accessible, community-based healthcare, while excellent transport links and proximity to Gatwick. The practice boasts parking in the retail car park. The Boots opticians practice offers professional flexibility, professional growth, and work–life balance.
The team consists of 10 friendly and supportive colleagues with 1 store manager training to be a DO, 1 DO, 1 CLO working part time and 1 other resident Optometrists. Want to be part of the lovely, friendly and supportive team? Do not hesitate to get in touch with me today on Kofo.adenekan@boots.co.uk or 07816195724
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
51.114184092,-0.186193235
Shift Pattern
Weekdays and Weekends
Airport
No
Hours per week (display)
Over 35 hours per week
Company
Optics
Division
300 - South
Region
OPT108 - South East England
Area
OPT108 - South East England
Store
3398 - Crawley
Req Posted Date
20-Jan-2026
County
West Sussex
Country
UK
Address 1
3 County Mall
Address 2
Crawley
Post Code
RH10 1FX
Source
Boots
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