enhanced practitioner programme

Welcome

The Enhanced Practitioner

Programme (EPP)

2016

We commit to enrich the life of

every person.

We are a health-led Optician, yet

care about a whole lot more.

Why we’re here

Enhanced Practitioner Programme

What is it?

– Industry-leading approach and support to Optometrist training

– Three part programme incorporating six week summer placement, pre-registration year and first year qualified

– Your opportunity to explore what you want for your future in Optometry, both now and once your qualified

– Consistent experience, support and training

– Salary and expenses


Why do it?

• To experience what it is like working in one of our practices and being a Boots Opticians colleague

• We see you as our future clinical leaders and you are an important part of the practice leadership team

• Your opportunity to explore what you want for your future in Optometry, both now and once your qualified

• Support you in becoming the Total Professional

What’s Ahead?


Part One;

• Six week placement in a Boots Opticians practice

• Overview of optics retailing

• Gain confidence in the reality of our business and your profession

• A stepping stone to your pre-registration training


Part Two;• Scheme for Registration year

• More practical experience than specified by College

• Market-leading Stage two results

• Dedicated Professional programmes team

• Day to day support from supervisors and practice managers

• On-going personal development

• Hospital experience

• CET offering in line with that of our qualified colleagues


Part Three;• On-going professional support

• Further up-skilling in key areas of clinical practice

• Opportunity to experience different areas of practice for future

career path

• Access to industry-leading CET offering

• Multidisciplinary support

• Opportunity to get involved with the pre-reg programme

How do I apply?

• Find us on Facebook - Boots Jobs

• Follow us on Twitter @BootsOpticsJobs

• Follow our LinkedIn Boots Opticians page

Here you’ll receive notification as our application window opens.

Top Tips

• Note down your username and password

• Be flexible in your choice of application but be realistic – you are likely to be there for the summer and your pre reg year

• Make time to prepare and give yourself quiet and time to complete your application. Only submit one application

• If you do not receive a thank you email you have not submitted your application and have not applied

• Check your spam filters are set to low

• Don’t leave it until the last minute

• What if I need help?

– Call our recruitment team on 0844 2412590, option three

We commit to enrich the life of every person

We are a health-led Optician, yet care about

a whole lot more

enhanced practitioner programme

Recruiting & HR