Optometrist

Position Overview

Join Boots UK as an Optometrist and make a real difference by delivering outstanding service to our communities. 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.

Your Main 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 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 clinical knowledge
• Keeping up to date with latest clinical practices
• Working closely with senior stakeholders

What You’ll Need To Have

• 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 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 more
• 70% discount off glasses
• Additional benefits available – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. 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 diversity and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

What’s next?

If successful, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch 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 during the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best. You will complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer – depending on your location you may be asked to submit a DBS, PVG 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Retail