Optometrist Experienced

276051BR

Optometrist

Bury St Edmunds, Cornhill

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

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week, including weekend working)
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Cornhill, Suffolk
Recruitment Partner: elizabeth.shurmer@boots.co.uk | 07866 954438

• Team structure: You will join a welcoming and supportive team committed to delivering excellent patient care. The store has a collaborative culture where colleagues work closely together, creating an environment that supports both clinical development and strong patient relationships.

• Working pattern: This is a permanent part-time opportunity working 30 hours per week, including weekend working. The role offers flexibility while providing the opportunity to be part of a thriving and established practice.

Located in the heart of Cornhill, the store enjoys a prime position within one of Suffolk's most vibrant and historic market towns. Bury St Edmunds is renowned for its beautiful architecture, bustling town centre, independent shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as the stunning Abbey Gardens and cathedral. The town offers a fantastic quality of life, combining historic charm with modern amenities and excellent transport links to Cambridge, Ipswich and the wider East Anglia region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist looking for a part-time role within a supportive team and a thriving community, while enjoying all that one of Suffolk's most desirable locations has to offer.

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

52.245623437,0.7113895886

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Weekdays and Weekends

Airport

No

Hours per week

25 to 34 hours per week

Company

Optics

Division

500 - London

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

No

Area

OPT109 - East Anglia and Herts

Store

3312 - Bury St Edmunds - Cornhill

Req Posted Date

19-Jun-2026

County

Suffolk

Country

UK

Address 1

11-13 Cornhill

Address 2

Bury St Edmunds

Post Code

IP33 1BX

Source

Boots