Dispensing Optician

279571BR

Dispensing Optician

Nottingham, West Bridgford Central Avenue

Permanent

Full-time, Part-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 Our Team at Boots!

Role: Dispensing Optician
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or Part-time
Location: West Bridgford, Nottingham – Central Avenue
Recruitment Partner: Alicia Corker | alicia.corker@boots.co.uk

• About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to join Boots Opticians in West Bridgford as a Dispensing Optician. You’ll play an important role in delivering excellent patient care, using your clinical and dispensing expertise to support patients in finding the right solutions for their individual needs.

• Team and development: You’ll become part of a wider Boots Opticians team with access to ongoing support, learning and development opportunities. Whether you’re looking to continue building your experience or take the next step in your career, Boots offers a range of opportunities to support your professional development.

Located on Central Avenue in West Bridgford, the store is ideally positioned within a popular and thriving area just outside Nottingham city centre. West Bridgford is known for its excellent mix of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, alongside attractive green spaces and easy access to Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Dispensing Optician looking for a new challenge, with full-time and part-time options available. If you’re looking to join a well-known optical brand where your contribution is valued and your career can develop, we’d love to hear from you.

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

52.932123,-1.127273

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

Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

16 to 24 hours per week, Over 35 hours per week

Company

Optics

Division

100 - North

Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

No

Region

OPT105 - East Midlands

Area

OPT105 - East Midlands

Store

3954 - West Brdgfd Centrl Av BO

Req Posted Date

13-Aug-2026

County

Nottinghamshire

Country

UK

Post Code

NG2 5GR

Source

Boots