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Optometrist – Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Optometrist at Boots, you’ll play a key role in delivering brilliant patient care—using the latest technology, working alongside experienced colleagues, and supporting your community with clinical excellence. Your responsibilities will vary daily, ensuring no two days are the same, and opportunities for growth are always available.
- Leading clinics to deliver outstanding patient care
- Assessing eye health using cutting-edge testing technology
- Providing a breadth of enhanced services (triage, advanced assessments, depending on store needs)
- Offering clinical support to colleagues on the shop floor
- Collaborating with external healthcare professionals
- Maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge and sharing insights
- Acting as a key contributor within your store’s leadership team, driving energy and authenticity
What You’ll Need (Must-Haves)
We’re looking for confident, compassionate Optometrists who prioritise patient welfare above all else.
- GOC registered (or expected within 6 months)
- NHS performer number (or working towards it)
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A genuine passion for patient care and teamwork
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Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in enhanced services
- In-depth knowledge of local clinical networks
Career Opportunities with Boots
Your journey could take many directions, including:
- Delivering enhanced services
- Supporting pre-reg development
- Achieving regional clinical leadership or training roles
- Owning your own Boots Opticians store via the Boots Franchise Academy
**Why Join Us? Rewards Designed for Brilliance
- Competitive base salary
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
- Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees
- CPD days throughout the year
- Performance-based quarterly bonus
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Generous discounts (glasses, products, memberships) for you and family
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Flexible benefits scheme (gym memberships, life assurance, activity passes, etc.)
- 70% discount on glasses + exclusive Boots UK savings
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About Us
At Boots Opticians, we’re proud to empower everyone—our customers and colleagues—to see what’s possible. We foster an inclusive, supportive culture, ensuring every team member can thrive.
✨ We’re an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
What’s Next?
- If you apply, we’ll share next steps with you promptly.
- If a full-time role is available, we welcome part-time or job-share discussions.
- We can provide reasonable adjustments if required during the application/interview process.
Vital Pre-employment Check
After an offer, candidates must complete:
- DBS check (or PVG/Access NI Check, depending on location).
🚫 Ban the Box Policy: Boots considers candidates with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Be brilliant with Boots. 👓✨
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