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Job Description Our 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 stakeholdersWhat 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 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 schemeincluding 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 atboots.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 providereasonable adjustmentsto help you to be at your best.You will complete anPre-employment checkafter 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.Need To Know We are looking for a motivated and passionate Optometrist to join our team in the Folkstone store. This will be a full-time position with every Saturday working. Latest equipment in the practise including the Oct, TRK2P , Henson , phoropter heads. Team is upbeat , open, and always striving to improve customer’s experience. A diverse patient base that are fun to be around.For more information and enquiry, please contact Kofo Adenekan on 07816195724 or Business Area Opticians Function Optometrist Keywords Optometry, Optometrist, Optom, Optician, Clinical, Glasses, Healthcare, Health, clinician, GOC, Optom jobs, Optical Jobs, Hours per week 37.5 Latitude,longitude 1 51.079631719,1.1797290762 Shift Pattern to display to candidates (displayed externally). Please select one: Weekdays and Weekends Airport No Hours per week 25 to 34 hours per week, Over 35 hours per week Company Optics Division 300 - South Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site? No Region OPT108 - South East England Area OPT108 - South East England Store 3380 - Folkestone - Sandgate Rd Req Posted Date 03-Jun-2025 County Kent Country UK Address 1 24-26 Sandgate Road Address 2 Folkestone#J-18808-Ljbffr