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Pre-Reg Optometrist - East of England

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Job Reference: 2 8 4 7 3 6 B R

Nationwide Roles

Fixed Term

37.5 Hours

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This role is available for a Pre-reg or CLiP student starting July 2027. When applying as a CLiP student, please select 'yes' to undertaking a Pre-reg to continue with your application successfully.

Your application will be assessed for the below stores only, as these are the stores remaining for our programme in 2027:
  • Great Yarmouth
  • Braintree
  • Chelmsford
  • Ipswich
  • Norwich Castle Mall
  • Bury St Edmonds
Due to upcoming changes to the registration process for internationally qualified optometrists, we do not currently offer opportunities through an international optometrist programme.

The closing date for applications is 30th October. Outcomes will be communicated to all candidates once the vacancy has closed.

About the role
Our Pre-registration Programme will give you the best possible start to your career in optics and put everything you have learned at University into practice.

What you’ll experience on the Programme
  • Attending residential courses with fellow pre-registration colleagues, which provide ongoing training and support for assessments
  • You will have ongoing access to online learning material, and undertake mock exams to enable you to be well prepared for OSCE’s
  • Brilliant networking opportunities with fellow pre-registration colleagues
  • Continued support from our team of Pre-Registration Specialists
What you’ll need to have
You will need to be as passionate as us about patient care and working together as one great team – after all it’s our people that are at the heart of our business. It’s a fantastic opportunity to progress your own development and learn more with us. It isn’t just about experience, we’re interested in seeing the real you, your personality and what you can bring – and for you to see what’s possible for your career with Boots Opticians.

Our benefits
  • Boots Retirement Savings Plan
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
  • Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
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 foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to 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
On application you will be asked to take an online assessment. If successful, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to find a time to discuss your application.

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.

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.

Summary

Job Reference: 2 8 4 7 3 6 B R

Nationwide Roles

Fixed Term

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.
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