Optometrist

Redefined; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tees Valley seeks an Optometrist to deliver outstanding patient care. You'll lead clinics, utilize advanced technology for eye testing, and support team members while ensuring clinical excellence. This role offers career progression and a wealth of benefits, including a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a robust retirement plan. Candidates must be GOC registered or registering soon and possess strong communication skills to be successful in this dynamic and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Reimbursement of professional fees

CPD days

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holiday including bank holiday

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to be within 6 months.
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body.
• Motivation to support teams and patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care.
• Test eyes using the latest technology.
• Respond to emergency triages.
• Provide clinical support to team members.

Skills

GOC registered

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisation skills

Drive to deliver patient care

Job description

Overview

Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivering an outstanding service to our communities. To enable you to be at your best in your role, you'll have access to emerging technologies, dedicated clinical support teams, and Boots Opticians training, regardless of 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, with the support, resources, and progression opportunities that come with the biggest brand in healthcare.

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 dependant on the 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 your clinical knowledge
• Keeping up to date with latest clinical practices
• Working closely with senior stakeholders

What you'll need to have

The essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role:

• 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 our 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 much more
• 70% discount off glasses
• Additional benefits are available; find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Note: any 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 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?

If successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to find a time 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 as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

You will complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either 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.