Optometrist

Cambridge, Lion Yard

What you’ll get

This Optometrist job in Cambridge, Lion Yard comes with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth.

Key benefits include:

Competitive base salary (specific Optometrist salary details available upon enquiry).
Boots Retirement Savings Plan with up to 12% company contribution.
Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees.
Dedicated CPD days throughout the year.
Performance-based quarterly bonus opportunities.
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay.
Generous employee discounts for yourself and a family member.
33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata).
Access to a flexible benefits scheme, including discounted gym membership, life assurance, and activity passes.
A 70% discount on glasses and exclusive savings.

This role offers significant opportunities for career progression within optical careers in Cambridge, from delivering enhanced services and supporting pre-registration development to potential regional clinical leadership or professional training roles.

We are open to discussing part-time and job share options for this full-time advertised role. Reasonable adjustments can be provided during the application and interview process if required. This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment check, which may include a DBS, PVG, or Access NI check depending on your location.

About this opportunity

This Optometrist role in Cambridge, Lion Yard offers a fantastic opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care within a supportive team environment. If you're a GOC-registered Optometrist seeking a new challenge in optical careers in Cambridge, this vacancy could be the perfect fit.

What does this Optometrist role involve?

As an Optometrist, you will be instrumental in providing outstanding patient care, utilising the latest technology and working alongside experienced professionals. Your days will be varied, involving leading clinics, responding to patient needs through triage, and potentially mentoring colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading clinics and delivering exceptional patient care.
Using advanced testing technology to assess eye health and offer expert advice.
Providing enhanced services, including triage support and advanced assessments.
Offering clinical support to your colleagues within the practice.
Collaborating effectively with external healthcare professionals.
Maintaining and sharing up-to-date clinical knowledge with the team.
Playing a key role in the store's leadership, bringing energy and insight.

Requirements for this Optometrist position

We are seeking confident and compassionate Optometrists who are dedicated to prioritising patient well-being.

Essential qualifications and skills include:

GOC registration (or on track to achieve within 6 months).
An NHS performer number (or actively working towards one).
Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
A genuine passion for patient care and teamwork.

Desirable experience:

Experience supporting enhanced optical services.
A strong understanding of local clinical networks.