268793BR
Dispensing Optician
Guildford, Swan Lane
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 at http://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.
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 Our Team at Boots!
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week.
Monday - Sunday
Location: Guildford
Recruitment Partner: Elizabeth Shurmer on 07866 954438 or elizabeth.shurmer@boots.co.uk
We are recruiting for an experienced full time Dispensing optician to join our practice in the charming town of Guildford, which has a train and bus station nearby.
Guildford offers the perfect blend of career growth and lifestyle.
Serve a diverse, engaged community with a wide range of optical needs, from routine care to advanced solutions. Enjoy the charm of historic streets, independent shops, and the Surrey Hills on your doorstep; all just under an hour from London.
Personable and attentive team ensuring our customers have a memorable visit. This is a great opportunity for anyone who has a lot of knowledge and looking to work alongside a supportive team.
The Practice has 1 other resident Optometrist, 1 pre-reg within the team of 8 individuals. The practice has 3 testing rooms equipped with 1 phoropter each, OCT.
This position is full time and working alongside a great team. At Guildford Boots opticians, you can builds long-term patient relationships and grow professionally.
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
51.235971447,-0.574537317
Shift Pattern to display to candidates (displayed externally). Please select one:
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
3109 - Guildford Swan Lane BO
Req Posted Date
20-Jan-2026
County
Surrey
Country
UK
Address 1
22-24 Swan Lane
Address 2
Guildford
Post Code
GU12 4EQ
Source
Boots
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