Full job descriptionQualified Dispensing OpticianAs 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 include 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, and providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.
What you’ll need to have (our must-haves) includes being registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) and having a 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 the 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 include the 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, and 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.