Overview

Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivering 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 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 Opticians.About the opportunity

You 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 stakeholdersWhat you’ll need to have

The 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 patientsOur benefitsCompetitive 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)

Flexible benefits scheme 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 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 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 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 and 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.Need To KnowOptometrists - we are very excited to be recruiting for our fantastic practice at Boots Opticians in Canterbury. We are looking for a minimum 2 years qualified optometrist with MECs accreditation to join an amazing team on a part time basis. We currently have 3 testing rooms in this practice with hearing care, benefitting from brilliant equipment including a Phoropter and OCT to us in our journey to provide the best services to our customer and patients. You will join our brilliant team of 20 which includes 2 Resident optometrist and 2 x DO\''s. For more information kindly contact Kofo on Kofo.adenekan@boots.co.uk or 07816195724.Business Area

OpticiansFunction

OptometristKeywords

Optometry, Optometrist, Optom, Optician, Clinical, Glasses, Healthcare, Health, clinician, GOC, Optom jobs, Optical JobsHours per week

37.5Latitude,longitude 1

51.277106735,1.0808783557Shift Pattern

Weekdays and WeekendsAirport

NoHours per week

Over 35 hours per weekCompany

OpticsDivision

300 - SouthShould this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

NoRegion

OPT108 - South East EnglandArea

OPT108 - South East EnglandStore

3023 - CanterburyReq Posted Date

28-Aug-2025County

KentCountry

UKAddress 1

12 Gravel WalkAddress 2

Whitefriars, Canterbury

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