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Job Reference: 2 8 3 5 9 6 B R

St Andrews, Market Street

Permanent

37.5 Hours

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Join Our Team at Boots!
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Various hours available
Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Recruitment Partner: Alicia Corker on 07825 034 300 or alicia.corker@boots.co.uk

An exciting opportunity to join our experienced and supportive St Andrews team as we prepare to reopen following an extensive refurbishment. With a brand-new store, an enhanced designer range and plans to increase our testing capacity, it’s a fantastic time to join us and be part of our next chapter.
About the role

As an Optometrist with us you'll be providing excellent customer and patient care. Working alongside the Practice Manager, Optical Teams and Clinical Governance Optometrists. You’ll create a culture where everyone is passionate about doing the right thing.
  • Using your passion for delivering patient care you'll work with colleagues to deliver a positive customer journey.
  • Bringing your vibrant personality into the day to day running of the practice – working with your colleagues to ensure everything runs smoothly
  • Building longstanding relationships – not only with colleagues and customers but with healthcare professionals in the local community

What you’ll need to have
  • Fully qualified / soon to be GOC registered Optometrist
  • Additional registration with the relevant NHS body
  • Fluent speaking English
  • Passion for patient care

Our benefits
  • Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution of up to 12%)
  • 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.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). 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

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. To find out more about life and careers with us, click here.

What's next

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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 (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.

Summary

Job Reference: 2 8 3 5 9 6 B R

St Andrews, Market Street

Permanent

37.5 Hours

Apply now
You can apply when online

Application process

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1. Apply online and we will review your application against the job requirements.

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2. Depending the role, you'll either be invited to complete a short online assessment, or you'll receive a phone call from a member of our team to find out more about you.

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3. If you're successful you'll be invited to attend an interview.

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4. Following your interview, you will be contacted to discuss the outcome and to provide any feedback. If successful, you'll receive an email with your job offer!

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5. For some roles we may require some pre-employment checks to be carried out.

Got a question?

Optometrists at Boots are required to have obtained a BSc (hons) degree in optometry, be registered with the GOC, have completed a one year pre-registration work placement, passed the OSCE exams and be registered with relevant NHS body.
A Dispensing Optician at Boots is responsible for dispensing and fitting spectacles and other optical aids, working from prescriptions provided by optometrists and ophthalmologists. They also support customers by helping them choose suitable frames, lenses, and other eye-wear solutions, ensuring they achieve the Best Vision Possible.
Yes, we have a variety of shift options available within our practices.
To become a qualified Optician, you would need to complete an integrated Masters degree which must include 48 weeks of patient-facing experience to meet the General Optical Council training requirements. (This is a four years course in England & Wales and five years in Scotland). The College provides 44 weeks of the required clinical placement experience for student optometrists, as part of most universities' Masters in Optometry

Why Boots?

At Boots care is at the heart of everything we do.
Discover how we support you to achieve your goals, how we’re creating an open and inclusive working environment and explore our meaningful benefits.

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