Mobile Contact Lens Optician
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Posted on:
25-10-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Mobile Contact Lens Optician you will work across different stores within a defined geographical area to support our stores with cover when people are out of the business. A
About the role
As a Contact Lens Opticians you will lead and inspire the opticians team to deliver excellent patient-centred care and ensure our customers and patients are supported to feel good in their contact lenses.
Reporting to a Store Manager / Hub Manager you will support the safe running of the opticians business being an expert in the technical aspects of the products you recommend as well as in the sale and supply of contact lenses and optical appliances around the will also:
What youll need to have
These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.
It would be great if you also have
These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential so we would welcome applications from candidates that dont match this additional criteria.
Our benefits
Why Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and lets see whats possible when we change for the better.
Whats next
Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to 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.
Need To Know
Join our friendly well-established Spalding and Boston teams as a Mobile Contact Lens Optician. Youll work across both stores 5 days a week with alternate Saturdays and no Sundays.
Both practices are due to be refitted within six months and offer a supportive environment with opportunities to lead and develop services including Dry Eye Clinics.
Practice details:
2 testing rooms per store 25-minute testing times
Freestanding stores without Hearing Care
Additional services: Low Vision Dry Eye MECS
Team of 15 across both sites including 2 Optometrists
Newly qualified CLOs welcome.
Both towns offer free parking and good rail links.
Keywords
Optician Opticians Optometry Clinician Contact Lens Dispensing Optician Optician Support Optical Support Lenses
About the role
As a Contact Lens Opticians you will lead and inspire the opticians team to deliver excellent patient-centred care and ensure our customers and patients are supported to feel good in their contact lenses.
Reporting to a Store Manager / Hub Manager you will support the safe running of the opticians business being an expert in the technical aspects of the products you recommend as well as in the sale and supply of contact lenses and optical appliances around the will also:
- Be an expert in the Boots Opticians contact lens product portfolio
- Be the go-to person for knowledge about complete care solutions services and offers and you will use this information to create life-long patients and customers through appropriate recommendation
- Supervise the development education and training of colleagues and supports and mentors students
- Seek opportunities to engage with local commissioners and external healthcare professionals.
- Support the Divisional Contact Lens Lead in growing the business helping stores identify new opportunities for customers to wear contact lenses and support confidence with store teams and clinicians in driving contact lens trials.
- Work in partnership with the local management team to deliver both contact lens and ophthalmology led services
- Be proud ambassador with a desire for Boots to be the first choice for patients for their contact lens needs
- Travel to different stores within the area
What youll need to have
These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.
- Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
- Optical Expertise
- Passion to improve customer care and ensure high clinical standards
- Motivated to own your learning and development completing all educational training CET as part of the GOC requirement
- Strong relationships within the opticians world and respected by peers customers and external local professionals
- Digitally savvy and comfortable with navigating and embracing new technology
- Willingness and ability to travel
It would be great if you also have
These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential so we would welcome applications from candidates that dont match this additional criteria.
- Experience making clinical decisions
- Experience coaching and training colleagues
Our benefits
- 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
- Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
Why Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and lets see whats possible when we change for the better.
Whats next
Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to 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.
Need To Know
Join our friendly well-established Spalding and Boston teams as a Mobile Contact Lens Optician. Youll work across both stores 5 days a week with alternate Saturdays and no Sundays.
Both practices are due to be refitted within six months and offer a supportive environment with opportunities to lead and develop services including Dry Eye Clinics.
Practice details:
2 testing rooms per store 25-minute testing times
Freestanding stores without Hearing Care
Additional services: Low Vision Dry Eye MECS
Team of 15 across both sites including 2 Optometrists
Newly qualified CLOs welcome.
Both towns offer free parking and good rail links.
Keywords
Optician Opticians Optometry Clinician Contact Lens Dispensing Optician Optician Support Optical Support Lenses
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