Summary
Permanent
37.5 Hours
We’re looking for a Mobile Dispensing Optician to join our fantastic Boots Opticians team, covering our practices across Wigan, Liverpool, Hunts Cross, and St Helens.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and the chance to work with different teams in bright, modern practices. Each store is well-equipped (including OCT, Optomap, and phoropters) and supported by experienced teams who create a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Our stores have all been recently refitted (September 2025), with spacious testing rooms and a modern look that makes them a great environment for both patients and colleagues.
This is a full-time role, working 9–5 most days, with one late clinic on Thursdays (until 7pm) and Sunday hours of 11–4:30. Free Sunday parking and discounted staff parking are available, along with excellent transport links via multiple train stations and bus routes.
We’d love to hear from both newly qualified and experienced Dispensing Opticians who are looking for a flexible role with the chance to work across a variety of busy, supportive practices.
For more information email elizabeth.shurmer@boots.co.uk or call 07866 954438
Need to know
We’re looking for a Mobile Dispensing Optician to join our fantastic Boots Opticians team, covering our practices across Wigan, Liverpool, Hunts Cross, and St Helens.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and the chance to work with different teams in bright, modern practices. Each store is well-equipped (including OCT, Optomap, and phoropters) and supported by experienced teams who create a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Our stores have all been recently refitted (September 2025), with spacious testing rooms and a modern look that makes them a great environment for both patients and colleagues.
This is a full-time role, working 9–5 most days, with one late clinic on Thursdays (until 7pm) and Sunday hours of 11–4:30. Free Sunday parking and discounted staff parking are available, along with excellent transport links via multiple train stations and bus routes.
We’d love to hear from both newly qualified and experienced Dispensing Opticians who are looking for a flexible role with the chance to work across a variety of busy, supportive practices.
For more information email elizabeth.shurmer@boots.co.uk or call 07866 954438
As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be providing a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You will work in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager.
Key responsibilities
• Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing
• Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service.
• Listening to the needs of customers and offer expertise and advice.
• Helping our customers to choose the correct eyewear and offer guidance to ensure our customers receive the best product suited to their needs.
• Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure that the business trades legally.
• Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.
What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)
• Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
• Passion for your own learning and development, completing all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement.
It would be great if you also have
Ability to embrace new technologies
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots Opticians, your clinical career can go in many directions – from clinician and non-clinical leadership roles to 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
- 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 including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
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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