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Mobile Dispensing Optician

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Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Free parking
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Transport links

Qualifications

Optical experience
GOC

Full job description

274081BR

Mobile Dispensing Optician

Colchester, Lion Walk

Permanent

Full-time

Job Description

As a Mobile Dispensing 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.

About the role

Our Mobile Dispensing Opticians play a key role in the area at providing crucial clinical support in stores for regulated dispensing. You will work very closely with a Mobile Optometrist and provide a customer experience where there is a seamless journey for the patient from chair to dispense. You will also:

Role model, lead and deliver exceptional care, supporting patients and customers to make appropriate choices regarding optical and healthcare products and services
Work flexibly across the opticians area according to business need, continually developing your knowledge so that you can be at your best for patients and customers
Provide expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements
Deliver complete healthcare solutions for our patients and customers and coach other opticians team members to do the same
Work with the Boots Healthcare teams to give a one health solution
Supervise the development, education and training of colleagues and support and mentor students (including Student Dispensing Opticians)
Comply with the standards of practice and the current Boots Opticians clinical policies and standard operating procedures
Support the opticians team to deliver an efficient model day and other operational processes to ensure that the opticians business trades legally and safely
Get Involved in regular store leadership team meetings to ensure high clinical standards are maintained to support patient safety
Actively embraces and advocate the digital agenda and introduce customers to these tools where appropriate through great conversations

What you’ll need to have
These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
Optical experience and expertise
Great at building relationships. You will be working very closely with a range of stakeholders including store and area leaders, peers, customers and external local professionals
High clinical standards
A role model working to lead and deliver our Healthcare Ambition, to be the first choice for patients for their dispensing needs
Motivated to own your learning and development, completing all educational training CET as part of the GOC requirement
Willing and able to travel to different stores in the region

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.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

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 let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What's 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

This is an exciting opportunity to join two well-established and busy stores across Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester, working with experienced teams and a diverse patient demographic. You’ll be part of a fast-paced environment with strong community presence, offering the chance to build lasting patient relationships while delivering excellent customer care.
Both stores benefit from 25-minute testing times, two testing rooms, and access to advanced technology including Optomap, supporting a high standard of clinical care. The role includes alternate weekend working, with free parking available and excellent transport links, including nearby train stations for easy commuting.
Clacton-on-Sea offers a traditional seaside town lifestyle with beautiful beaches, coastal walks, and a relaxed atmosphere, while Colchester combines historic charm with vibrant shopping, restaurants, and excellent connections to London and surrounding Essex areas. Together, these locations provide a fantastic balance of coastal living, busy clinical practice, and career development opportunities.

Business Area

Opticians

Function

Opticians

Keywords

Optician, Opticians, Optometry, Clinician, Contact Lens, Dispensing Optician, Optician Support, Optical Support, Lenses, DO

Hours per week

37.5

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51.888300320,0.9007114114

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Airport

Hours per week

Over 35 hours per week

Company

Optics

Division

500 - London

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Area

OPT109 - East Anglia and Herts

Store

3316 - Colchester - Lion Walk

Req Posted Date

13-May-2026

County

Essex

Country

Address 1

5-6 Lion Walk

Address 2

Colchester

Post Code

CO1 1LX

Source

Boots

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