About the roleAs an Optometrist with us you'll be providing excellent customer and patient care. Working alongside the Practice Manager, Optical Teams and Clinical Governance Optometrists. You’ll create a culture where everyone is passionate about doing the right thing.

Using your passion for delivering patient care you'll work with colleagues to deliver a positive customer journey.
Bringing your vibrant personality into the day to day running of the practice – working with your colleagues to ensure everything runs smoothly
Building longstanding relationships – not only with colleagues and customers but with healthcare professionals in the local community

What you’ll need to have

Fully qualified / soon to be GOC registered Optometrist
Additional registration with the relevant NHS body
Fluent speaking English
Passion for patient care

Our benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution of up to 12%)
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.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.Why Boots OpticiansWe 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. To find out more about life and careers with us, click here.What's nextWe are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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 & 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. We are looking for an Optometrist to join us based out of our Colchester, Lion Walk store, ideally on a full-time basis. However, we understand flexibility is important to maintain a good work/life balance, therefore we would also consider part-time hours.We are offering a competitive salary plus a quarterly performance bonus of up to £1,200. A relocation package may also be available.You will be joining a fantastic team of 14 including our Assistant Manager with 23 years of experience we also have 1 part-time DO working 3 days a week. Parking is £3.99 a day at the NCP car park