Optometrist
Summary
Permanent
30 Hours
Are you an Optometrist looking to be part of a thriving practice at the heart of the community?
Join our busy, well-established store where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a passionate, close-knit team delivering a wide range of eye care services in a supportive and collaborative environment.
We’re offering up to 30 hours (or less) with flexibility to suit you – whether you’re looking for full days or half days. Our Rota includes a variety of shifts: Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Week 1, and Wednesday through Saturday in Week 2.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, high-performing team, delivering excellent care to our patients while enjoying a schedule that works for you.
With a bustling hearing department we pride ourselves on clinical excellence, genuine patient care, and a strong community presence. The patient demographic for the store is varied with a higher 40+ range.
If you're seeking a role where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, this is the opportunity for you.
The store is close to the train and bus station, with great links to Swansea and West Wales; the store also benefits from free parking.
For further information, please contact Alex Larkin on 07815 010 102 or alex.larkin@boots.co.uk
Need to know
Are you an Optometrist looking to be part of a thriving practice at the heart of the community?
Join our busy, well-established store where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a passionate, close-knit team delivering a wide range of eye care services in a supportive and collaborative environment.
We’re offering up to 30 hours (or less) with flexibility to suit you – whether you’re looking for full days or half days. Our Rota includes a variety of shifts: Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Week 1, and Wednesday through Saturday in Week 2.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, high-performing team, delivering excellent care to our patients while enjoying a schedule that works for you.
With a bustling hearing department we pride ourselves on clinical excellence, genuine patient care, and a strong community presence. The patient demographic for the store is varied with a higher 40+ range.
If you're seeking a role where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, this is the opportunity for you.
The store is close to the train and bus station, with great links to Swansea and West Wales; the store also benefits from free parking.
For further information, please contact Alex Larkin on 07815 010 102 or alex.larkin@boots.co.uk
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)
- We’re looking for Optometrists who are confident, compassionate, and always focused on doing the right thing for patients.
- 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
There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots Opticians and may not be accurate.
A bit about us
At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what’s possible, from our customers to our colleagues. 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. With a supportive team and trusted brand behind you, join us, and be brilliant with Boots.
What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you 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.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.
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