Job Description

249698BR

Optometrist

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Bath, Southgate Centre
Permanent
Full-time

Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivery 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, as well as unique to Boots Opticians training, no matter 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, all while having the support, resources, and progression opportunities that come with the biggest brand in healthcare.



Your main responsibilities will include: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 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

. 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 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 an 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

Optometrists - we are very excited to be recruiting a fulltime Optometrist for our fantastic practice at Boots Opticians Bath, Southgate centre.



Classy, cultural Bath is famous for its exquisite architecture and Roman baths. The practice has a varied demographic and this is the reflected in the wide range of designer frame offering. Both the train and bus station are a 2-minute walk from the practice and a large car park is located beneath the store.




The practice is located within the main Boots store and works in partnership with the healthcare and hearing care teams. There are 3 testing rooms, benefiting from brilliant equipment including the Optomap, Phoropter and OCT to support us in our journey to provide the best service to our customers and patients.



You will join our amazing team of 9 which includes another Resident Optometrist and a pre-registration optometrist. There is also an opportunity of becoming a pre-registration supervisor in the future.




For further information or to discuss the role informally, please contact Kaushika Bassett-Shand on:



kaushika.bassett-shand@boots.com or 07815433668.

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Optometrist

Keywords

Optometry, Optometrist, Optom, Optician, Clinical, Glasses, Healthcare, Health, clinician, GOC, Optom jobs, Optical Jobs,

Hours per week

37.5

Latitude,longitude 1

51.378387939,-2.359205135

Shift Pattern to display to candidates (displayed externally). Please select one:

Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

Over 35 hours per week

Company

Optics

Division

300 - South

Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

No

Region

OPT107 - South West and Channel Islands

Area

OPT107 - South West and Channel Islands

Store

3001 - Bath - Southgate Centre

Req Posted Date

28-Feb-2025

County

Avon

Country

UK

Address 1

Southgate Centre, 1 Newark Street

Address 2

Bath