Optometrist Experienced

Boots

  • Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job DescriptionOur 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 OpticiansAbout the opportunityYou 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 haveThe 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)
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
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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 to help you to be at your best.You will complete an 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.Vacancy Reference Number259681BRAreaOPT108 - South East EnglandCompanyOpticsHours per week8 to 16 hours per week, 16 to 24 hours per week, 25 to 34 hours per week, Over 35 hours per weekCountyKentAirportNoRegionOPT108 - South East EnglandStore3431 - Tunbridge Wells - Calverley RdFull or Part timeFull-time, Part-timeDivision300 - SouthContract TypePermanentNeed To KnowWe have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Optometrist to join us on a Resident basis based out of our Turnbridge Wells practice at Boots Opticians ideally on a full time basis however we would be open to part time too.Latest equipment in the practise including the Optomap, Oct, TRK2P , Henson , phoropter heads.Royal Tunbridge wells is the only spa town in Southeast England. A town of two halves, The Pantiles is the heart of old Tunbridge Wells. A Georgian colonnade with some of the prettiest buildings in town, it is now a thriving collection of shops, boutiques, pubs, cafés and restaurants which is for the more traditional shopping, Then the High Street and Royal Victoria Place brings, the modern, big brand shops, Other interests would be Local parks, Historic building & a Theatre.Tunbridge wells have a direct train to London which is normally around a 40mins journey. Carparks are within walking distance from RVP, where permits can be purchased to reduce the cost.Customer base is mainly 25 to 55 , with mixed demographics but the area is more of the affluent side.Team are upbeat , open and always striving to improve customers experienceFor more information and enquiry, please contact Kofo Adenekan on 07816195724 or kofo.adenekan@boots.co.ukKeywordsOptometry, Optometrist, Optom, Optician, Clinical, Glasses, Healthcare, Health, clinician, GOC, Optom jobs, Optical Jobs,Latitude,longitude 151.135006636,0.2657191749FunctionOptometristBusiness AreaOpticiansShift Pattern to display to candidates (displayed externally). Please select one:Weekdays and WeekendsShould this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?NoHours per weekVarious Hours AvailableReq Posted Date28-Aug-2025

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