How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Dispensing Optician – Job Description
About the Role
As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will deliver an exceptional level of customer care and professional expertise to help our customers achieve the best possible vision solutions, ensuring they return for their ongoing needs. Your role involves supporting our stores, reporting directly to the Store Manager, and working closely with our Optical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical support in-store for regulated dispensing, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Inspire and guide your Optical team by sharing expert knowledge to deliver outstanding service.
- Listen to customer needs and offer personalised advice and expertise in selecting the right eyewear.
- Assist customers in choosing the best eyespectacles and lenses tailored to their prescription and lifestyle.
- Support the team in maintaining an efficient operational model, adhering to legal and business standards.
- Provide specialised guidance for patients with complex or additional requirements.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements (Must-Haves)
- Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
- Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD), completing mandatory training as required by the GOC.
(Nice-to-haves: Ability to adopt and adapt to new technologies.)
Where Your Career Can Go
At Boots Opticians, we offer diverse opportunities for growth, from clinical and leadership roles to owning your own store through our Franchise Academy. Your development journey is backed by our support.
Rewards & Benefits
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Generous employee discounts.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave with bonus payments and gift cards.
- Flexible benefits package, including:
- Extra holiday purchase.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Life assurance.
- Activity passes and more.
- Free 24/7 counselling support via TELUS Health (Employee Assistance Programme).
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Explore additional benefits and discounts via MyBoosts.
About Us
At Boots Opticians, our mission is to empower everyone—our customers and colleagues—to see what’s possible. We are an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. Join us, and be a brilliant Boots colleague.
Next Steps
- If you apply, we’ll reach out to discuss the outcome or next steps.
- Flexibility options available where roles are advertised as full-time (e.g., part-time or job share discussed).
- Reasonable adjustments provided during the application or interview process if needed.
Note: Successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment check (e.g., DBS, PVG, or Access NI, depending on location). We are a Ban the Box employer—supporting applicants who have lived experience of conviction.
Apply, and be brilliant with Boots!
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location