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Whether you're leading a clinic, responding to triage, or mentoring others, no two days are the same, and your growth never stops.\nKey responsibilities\nLeading clinics and delivering outstanding patient care\nUsing the latest testing technology to assess eye health and provide expert advice\nProviding enhanced services, from triage support to advanced assessments, depending on store needs\nOffering clinical support to colleagues on the shop floor\nCollaborating with external healthcare professionals\nKeeping your clinical knowledge up to date and sharing it with others\nPlaying a key role in your store’s leadership team, bringing energy and insight to every shift\nWhat you’ll need to have (our must-haves)\nWe’re looking for Optometrists who are confident, compassionate, and always focused on doing the right thing for patients.\nGOC registered (or expecting to be within 6 months)\nNHS performer number (or working towards it)\nExcellent communication and organisation skills\nA genuine interest in patient care and team collaboration\nIt would be great if you also have\nExperience supporting enhanced services\nA strong understanding of local clinical networks\nWhere your brilliance can take you\nAt Boots Opticians, your clinical career can go in many directions - from delivering enhanced services and supporting pre-reg development, to regional clinical leadership or professional training roles, or even owning your own Boots Opticians store through our Franchise Academy. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there.\nRewards designed for you\nCompetitive base salary\nBoots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)\nReimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees\nCPD days throughout the year\nPerformance-based quarterly bonus\nEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay\nGenerous employee discounts for you and a family member\n33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)\nFlexible benefits scheme - discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and more\n70% discount on glasses and exclusive Boots UK savings\nThere’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots Opticians and may not be accurate.\nA bit about us\nAt 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.\nWhat’s next?\nIf you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. 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