SUMMARY

Job Reference: 254903BR
Southampton, Above Bar
Permanent
37.5 Hours
Optometrists - we are very excited to be recruiting for our fantastic practice at Boots Opticians in Southampton Above bar.
We are looking for a full time optometrist with minimum 2 years experience and MEC’s qualification working alternate weekends.
You will be working alongside our brilliant teams of 8 which consists of 1x CLO, 1x RO, delivering excellent customer services and screenings to the wider population. We have equipment like the OCT and Phoropter in both of our testing room.
Lots of parking nearby at local shopping center’s. Good public transport link for both bus routes and train with a big station just 10 minutes walk from the practice. Patient demographic is very varied. Southampton is a university town so a lot of students as well as longstanding customers.
To register your interest or for more information kindly contact Kaushika Bassett-Shand on
kaushika.bassett-shand@boots.com or 07815433668
Our Optometrists make a real difference by delivery an outstanding service to our communities. To enable you to be at your best in your role, you’ll have access to emerging technologies, dedicated clinical support teams, as well as unique to Boots Opticians training, no matter your level of experience. Wherever you are in your optometrist career, there is always something new to learn, experiences to gain and ways to grow with Boots Opticians

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to all patients
• Testing eyes using the latest technology whilst maintaining outstanding patient care.
• Delivering enhanced services dependant on the store needs
• Responding to emergency triages
• Working with external healthcare professionals
• Providing clinical support to team members on the shop floor
• Providing advice to patients using your clinical knowledge
• Keeping up to date with latest clinical practices.
• Working closely with senior stakeholder

The essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role:

• GOC registered (or expecting to be in the next 6 months)
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• The motivation to ‘See What’s Possible’ for our teams, customers, and patients