About the Role
We are seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to provide a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers.
The successful candidate will work in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager. The primary responsibilities include:
* Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing
* Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service
In addition, the Dispensing Optician will be responsible for:
* Listening to the needs of customers and offering expertise and advice
* Helping our customers to choose the correct eyewear and offering 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
* Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements
To be successful in this role, the candidate will need to have:
* Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
* Passion for your own learning and development, completing all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement
It would be beneficial if the candidate also has:
* Ability to embrace new technology
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* 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 holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more
We also provide access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
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.
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.