At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exceptional patient care and lead clinics using the latest technology.
- Company: Join Boots, a leader in eye care with a focus on community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, employee discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with various career paths available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your clinical career.
- Qualifications: GOC registered or soon to be, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As an Optometrist at Boots, you’ll play a key role in delivering brilliant patient care – using the latest tech, working alongside experienced colleagues, and supporting your community with clinical excellence. Whether you're leading a clinic, responding to triage, or mentoring others, no two days are the same, and your growth never stops.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading clinics and delivering outstanding patient care
- Using the latest testing technology to assess eye health and provide expert advice
- Providing enhanced services, from triage support to advanced assessments, depending on store needs
- Offering clinical support to colleagues on the shop floor
- Collaborating with external healthcare professionals
- Keeping your clinical knowledge up to date and sharing it with others
- Playing a key role in your store’s leadership team, bringing energy and insight to every shift
What You’ll Need To Have (our Must-haves)
- GOC registered (or expecting to be within 6 months)
- NHS performer number (or working towards it)
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- A genuine interest in patient care and team collaboration
It would be great if you also have
- Experience supporting enhanced services
- A strong understanding of local clinical networks
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots Opticians, your clinical career can go in many directions – from delivering enhanced services and supporting pre-reg development, to regional clinical leadership or professional training roles, or even owning your own Boots Opticians store through our Franchise Academy. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there.
Rewards designed for you
- 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 employee discounts for you and a family member
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Flexible benefits scheme – discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and more
- 70% discount on glasses and exclusive Boots UK savings
Equal Opportunity
We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is so important to us, as we create a positive and inclusive workplace for everyone who steps through the door.
Ban the Box
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.
Optometrist in Dartford employer: Boots Opticians
At Boots, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer for Optometrists, offering a dynamic work environment where clinical excellence meets community support. With access to the latest technology, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to employee well-being through competitive benefits and a flexible work culture, you can thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact on patient care. Join us and explore diverse pathways, from enhanced services to leadership roles, all within a supportive and inclusive team.
