Dispensing Optician

276148BR
Dispensing Optician
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Tewkesbury, High Street
Permanent
Full\-time, Part\-time
Job Description

What you’ll be doing

As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be providing a high level of customer care and expert advice to make a real difference to our customers and keep them coming back. You will work in one of our stores, reporting to the Store Manager.

Key responsibilities* Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing

• Inspiring your Optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service.


• Listening to the needs of customers and offer expertise and advice.


• Helping our customers to choose the correct eyewear and offer guidance to ensure our customers receive the best product suited to their needs.


• Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes to ensure that the business trades legally.


• Providing expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.

What you’ll need to have (our must\-haves)* Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

• Passion for your own learning and development, completing all CPD training as part of the GOC requirement.

It would be great if you also have

Ability to embrace new technologies

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots Opticians, your clinical career can go in many directions – from clinician and non\-clinical leadership roles to 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* 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 including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.


• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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

Join Our Team at Boots!

Role: Dispensing Optician

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full\-time

Location: Tewkesbury, High Street, Gloucestershire

Recruitment Partner: Alex Larkin \| alex.larkin@boots.co.uk \| 07815 010102

• Team structure: You will join a close\-knit and supportive team including 1 Resident Optometrist and 1 Pre\-Registration Optometrist. The team prides itself on building strong patient relationships and delivering exceptional care within a collaborative and friendly working environment.

Located on Tewkesbury's historic High Street, the store sits in the heart of a charming market town renowned for its beautiful Tudor architecture, independent shops and strong sense of community. Tewkesbury offers easy access to Cheltenham, Gloucester and Worcester, while providing the benefits of a picturesque town with plenty of local amenities, cafés and riverside walks.

The store is open Monday to Saturday, 9:00am–5:30pm, offering a consistent working pattern and excellent work\-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Dispensing Optician looking to join a modern practice with a strong community focus, supportive colleagues and a patient\-first culture.

For more information, please contact:

Alex Larkin

alex.larkin@boots.co.uk

07815 010102
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
Latitude,longitude 1

51\.995189,\-2\.156140
Shift Pattern to display to candidates (displayed externally). Please select one:

Weekdays and Weekends
Airport

No
Hours per week

16 to 24 hours per week, 25 to 34 hours per week, Over 35 hours per week
Company

Optics
Division

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

No
Region

OPT106 \- Western England and Wales
Area

OPT106 \- Western England and Wales
Store

3730 \- Tewkesbury High Street BO
Req Posted Date

19\-Jun\-2026
County

Gloucestershire
Country

UK
Post Code

GL20 5JZ
Source

Boots

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