Optometrist Experienced

275551BR

Optometrist

Brighton, North St

Permanent

Part-time

Job Description

What you’ll be doing
As an Optometrist at Boots, you’ll play a key role in delivering brilliant patient care – using the latest tech, working alongside experienced colleagues, and supporting your community with clinical excellence. Whether you're leading a clinic, responding to triage, or mentoring others, no two days are the same, and your growth never stops.

Key responsibilities

• Leading clinics and delivering outstanding patient care
• Using the latest testing technology to assess eye health and provide expert advice
• Providing enhanced services, from triage support to advanced assessments, depending on store needs
• Offering clinical support to colleagues on the shop floor
• Collaborating with external healthcare professionals
• Keeping your clinical knowledge up to date and sharing it with others
• Playing a key role in your store’s leadership team, bringing energy and insight to every shift

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

• We’re looking for Optometrists who are confident, compassionate, and always focused on doing the right thing for patients.
• GOC registered (or expecting to be within 6 months)
• NHS performer number (or working towards it)
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A genuine interest in patient care and team collaboration

It would be great if you also have

• Experience supporting enhanced services
• A strong understanding of local clinical networks

Where your brilliance can take you
At 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.

Rewards designed for you

• Competitive base salary
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees
• CPD days throughout the year
• Performance-based quarterly bonus
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible benefits scheme – discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and more
• 70% discount on glasses and exclusive Boots UK savings

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!

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week across 4 days
Monday – Sunday, with Sunday working required. Ideal working pattern would be Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, however we are open to discussing alternative working patterns occasional Saturdays may be required .
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Recruitment Partner: elizabeth.shurmer@boots.co.uk 07866 954438

• Services delivered in store: This Centre of Excellence Boots Opticians store delivers exceptional patient care, supported by both Optomap and OCT technology. The store has 5 testing rooms with 25-minute testing times, allowing you to provide outstanding clinical care within a well-equipped environment.

• Team structure: You will join a close-knit and supportive team of 14 colleagues, including 3 Resident Optometrists, 2 Dispensing Opticians and a Student Dispensing Optician. The team is highly collaborative, committed to continuous learning and focused on delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Located in the heart of Brighton, this thriving Centre of Excellence store offers an exciting opportunity to work within one of Boots Opticians' flagship locations. Serving a diverse and varied patient demographic, the store provides excellent clinical exposure and the opportunity to build lasting patient relationships. The team regularly hosts CPD events and is passionate about supporting professional development and career progression. With the beautiful seafront just moments away, Brighton offers an outstanding lifestyle, combining a vibrant city atmosphere with independent shops, restaurants, culture and coastal living. The store is easily accessible by train, with discounted parking available nearby. Opening hours are 8am–8pm, with flexibility around shift patterns and working hours available to support the right candidate.

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Optometrist

Keywords

Optometry, Optometrist, Optom, Optician, Clinical, Glasses, Healthcare, Health, clinician, GOC, Optom jobs, Optical Jobs,

Hours per week

30

Latitude,longitude 1

50.823833313,-0.143002070

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

Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

25 to 34 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

3382 - Brighton - North St

Req Posted Date

10-Jun-2026

County

East Sussex

Country

UK

Address 1

129 North Street

Address 2

Brighton

Post Code

BN1 2BE

Source

Boots