About the role
Our Mobile Dispensing Opticians play a key role in the area at providing crucial clinical support in stores for regulated dispensing. You will work very closely with a Mobile Optometrist and provide a customer experience where there is a seamless journey for the patient from chair to dispense. You will also:
- Role model, lead and deliver exceptional care, supporting patients and customers to make appropriate choices regarding optical and healthcare products and services
- Work flexibly across the opticians area according to business need, continually developing your knowledge so that you can be at your best for patients and customers
- Provide expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements
- Deliver complete healthcare solutions for our patients and customers and coach other opticians team members to do the same
- Work with the Boots Healthcare teams to give a one health solution
- Supervise the development, education and training of colleagues and support and mentor students (including Student Dispensing Opticians)
- Comply with the standards of practice and the current Boots Opticians clinical policies and standard operating procedures
- Support the opticians team to deliver an efficient model day and other operational processes to ensure that the opticians business trades legally and safely
- Get Involved in regular store leadership team meetings to ensure high clinical standards are maintained to support patient safety
- Actively embraces and advocate the digital agenda and introduce customers to these tools where appropriate through great conversations
What you’ll need to have
These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.
- Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
- Optical experience and expertise
- Great at building relationships. You will be working very closely with a range of stakeholders including store and area leaders, peers, customers and external local professionals
- High clinical standards
- A role model working to lead and deliver our Healthcare Ambition, to be the first choice for patients for their dispensing needs
- Motivated to own your learning and development, completing all educational training CET as part of the GOC requirement
- Willing and able to travel to different stores in the region
Our benefits
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
- Flexible benefits scheme
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
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. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. 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 foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to 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
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.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a 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
Join Our Team at Boots!
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Alternate Mondays, alternate Fridays, Saturday & Sunday
Location: Wigan
Recruitment Partner: Elizabeth.shurmer@boots.co.uk | 07866 954438
We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Mobile Dispensing Optician to join our established team at Boots Opticians Wigan.
The practice is located within a Boots UK at large store alongside the pharmacy, creating a fantastic One Health opportunity and allowing you to work closely with the wider healthcare team.
The Practice & Team
Long-standing and established team
One resident Optom
One mobile Optom
Two testing rooms
OCT and Optomap coming soon
The practice already delivers a full range of enhanced services, with a local LOC keen to continue developing this further. There is strong demand for enhanced services across the Wigan area, creating an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist who is keen to develop their clinical skills and make a real difference locally.
Getting Here
There is free parking available on the retail park, making the practice easy to access by car.
Wigan train station is approximately one mile from the store and is walkable, providing a further option for getting to work.
With new OCT and Optomap technology coming soon and a team keen to continue developing enhanced services, this is a great opportunity to join a practice with plenty of scope for growth.
Keywords
Optician, Opticians, Optometry, Clinician, Contact Lens, Dispensing Optician, Optician Support, Optical Support, Lenses, DO
Mobile Dispensing Optician in Wigan employer: BOOTS
Boots is an exceptional employer, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact during the festive season. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters personal growth and offers industry-recognised training. Additionally, the generous employee discounts and wellbeing support ensure that staff feel valued and motivated throughout their time with us in London.
