Dispensing Optician

283459BR

Dispensing Optician

Sevenoaks, High Street

Permanent

Full-time

Job Description

What you’ll be doing
As 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

• 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.
• Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• 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 great if you also have
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

• 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.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more by clicking here. 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.

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.

What’s next?
If 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. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

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.

We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.

Need To Know

Join Us at Boots Opticians – Sevenoaks

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Various hours available
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Role: Dispensing Optician
Recruitment Partner: Elizabeth Shurmer
elizabeth.shurmer@boots.co.uk

We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Dispensing Optician to join our team in Sevenoaks.

The Practice & Team

Our Sevenoaks store is a great opportunity for a DO looking to join an established team and make a real impact within the practice.

You’ll be joining a supportive team where your experience and clinical knowledge will be valued, with the opportunity to build strong relationships with colleagues and patients and play an important part in delivering an excellent customer experience.

Sevenoaks is a well-connected and affluent area, making this a great location for someone looking for a long-term role with the support and opportunities that come with Boots Opticians.

The Role

As a Dispensing Optician, you’ll play an important role in providing high-quality patient care, from dispensing and fitting through to supporting the wider clinical team.

This is an opportunity to develop your career within Boots, with access to ongoing learning, professional development and career pathways to support your ambitions.

You'll also benefit from working as part of a wider Boots network, with experienced colleagues and clinical support available to help you continue to develop.

Getting Here

Sevenoaks is well connected for both local and London-based commuters, with excellent rail links and access to surrounding areas.

The location also offers a range of local parking options, making it accessible for those travelling by car.

Closing date

15-Sep-2027

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Opticians

Keywords

Optician, Opticians, Optometry, Clinician, Contact Lens, Dispensing Optician, Optician Support, Optical Support, Lenses, DO

Hours per week

37.5

Latitude,longitude 1

51.270881868,0.1928713741

Shift Pattern to display to candidates (displayed externally). Please select one:

Weekdays, Weekends, Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

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

3746 - Sevenoaks

Req Posted Date

28-Sep-2026

County

Kent

Country

UK

Address 1

110 High Street

Address 2

Sevenoaks

Post Code

TN13 1LU

Source

Boots