Boots Opticians

Optometrist Experienced


PayCompetitive
LocationEdinburgh/Scotland
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 252739BR

      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

      We are recruiting for an Optometrist to join us in our Edinburgh St James Quarter store on a full time basis. This is a busy flagship store in the heart of Edinburgh which hosts the latest equipment including Optomap and has the opportunity to be sponsored to complete your IP course.

      You will be supported by a team of 32, including 5 resident Optometrists, 2 CLOs and 2 DOs.

      For further information about this position, please contact Alex Newton on 07815 010 102 or alex.newton1@boots.co.uk

      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

      55.95517010565644, -3.1893875539634458

      Airport

      No

      Hours per week

      Over 35 hours per week

      Company

      Optics

      Division

      100 - North

      Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

      No

      Region

      OPT101 - Scotland and Northern Ireland

      Area

      OPT101 - Scotland and Northern Ireland

      Store

      3350 - Edinburgh - St James

      Req Posted Date

      23-Apr-2025

      County

      Edinburgh Lothian

      Country

      UK

      Address 1

      120 St James Crescent

      Address 2

      Edinburgh

  • About the company

      Boots Opticians Ltd. operates a chain of ophthalmic and dispensing optician stores in the United Kingdom.

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