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About the opportunityThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that puts the customer at the heart of all our decisions and excels in delivering the best experience possible for our customers and colleagues. You'll join a culture where everyone is passionate about their role and together these elements will play a big part in making us the leading High Street Opticians. We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our customers, recommending products to aid their health and lifestyle.Important responsibilities include Build great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needsHelp our customers find the perfect products tailored to their lifestyle and requirements.Order and dispensing of glasses and contact lensesProviding aftersales support through repairs and adjustmentsWork together as part of a teamRelevant operational and administrative tasks associated with the running of a storeSupport other colleagues within the stores to develop their knowledge About youYou love working with people and enjoy working as part of a team, after all our people are at the heart of all that we do. You build relationships with customers naturally, welcoming them into our store with a big smile. You will help our customers find their perfect eye wear products through choosing and dispensing of glasses, contact lenses and other associated products. You are passionate and enthusiastic about delivering fantastic customer service and leaving a positive long-lasting impression. You will enjoy learning about new products and already understanding and keeping up to date with brands and technical and regulatory aspects of the role. It's also a fantastic opportunity to add to your own development. Previous Optical experience is important for this role, and you'll receive ongoing training to help develop your knowledge and if you want to progress in your career, we have numerous opportunities to develop further.Our Benefits Great compensation package and plus discretionary bonus schemePension schemeOne of the best staff discounts in the UK22 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase moreAdditional flexible benefits that allow you to create a package that best suits your individual needs including cycle to work vouchers, discounted gym membership, cinema and restaurant discounts, and much more.Excellent opportunities to develop and career opportunities across Boots Opticians, Retail and Pharmacy. Why Boots?Boots Opticians is one of the leading optical chains in the UK. Our purpose is to help everyone see what's possible, so we're looking for people who go the extra mile to change things for the better for our customers and our team members. Bring your skills to a business that offers genuine career progression thanks to diversity of stores and roles and expect to be supported and developed.Our Diversity and Inclusion commitmentDiversity and inclusion is at the centre of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer a variety of flexible working patterns to support our colleagues to achieve a good work life balance.What's next?Thank you for taking the time to visit our careers page and read about this exciting opportunity. If you choose to apply, your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager.
About the role As a Relief Pharmacist with us you'll be providing excellent customer and patient care, it's more than dispensing medicine, it's listening and providing your expert advice and reassurance. You won't be based from one pharmacy, but provide service to customers and patients across a range of pharmacies. Your main areas of responsibility will be: Delivering the pharmacy strategy through providing expert care and adviceAccountable for legal and ethical decisions in the pharmacyBuilding the pharmacy capability of store teamsConducting continual review through audit, observations and risk assessment to ensure customer and patient safety is paramountDelivering a range of professional pharmacy services What you'll need to have To be successful in this role you will have a professional, caring character and a true desire to help us change for the better. In addition you will: Be registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC, PSNI, PSI)Demonstrate high levels of professional expertise and be widely respected by stakeholders, peers, patients, customers and external local professionalsHave a passion for community pharmacy and providing the best care for our customers.Be collaborative with a team-centered approachHave excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations and provisions of national and local servicesBe a great communicator; able to put people at ease and effectively meet the varied needs of our customers and patients Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave payDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsAccess to a range of learning and development resources and programmesReimbursement of GPHC/GOC fees in fullContribution towards RPS feesProfessional indemnity insurance with the option of selecting further free cover if you also work in Primary Care settings up to 3 days per week (subject to terms). We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, 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. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better. What's next If successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to find a time to discuss your application.We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. 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.You will complete an 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. Relief role - opportunity to experience various types of stores including edge of town and small busy local pharmacy. Opportunity to become trained in various services including travel. Shift PatternAlternate weekend working (Can be Sat or Sun), 1-2 late nights per
Clinical Scientist - NGS (24N/NGCS) Randox Clinical Laboratory Services [Genomics Services Group] require an experienced Clinical Scientist to work with the existing team developing new NGS tests and reporting genomic test results. The person must be registered with HCPC [Health and Care Professions Council UK] as a Clinical Scientist. The main purpose of this post is to assist in development of new tests, production of automated reporting systems and to prepare clinical interpretative reports when required. In addition, the person will be expected to provide expert genetic and genomics advice to sales and marketing teams and staff at the Randox Health Clinics. The current genomic tests offered are: Hereditary Cancer genes panel [94 genes] - including an HBOC panel Hereditary Cardiac genes panel [174 genes] - including a Familial Hypercholesterolaemia panel NGS panels in development: Human Exomes Human Genomes Pharmacogenomics Nutrigenomics and Lifestyle Metagenomics Randox has a large genomic sequencing facility at the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services unit at the Randox Science Park in Antrim, UK. This laboratory has an Illumina NovaSeq 6000, NextSeq 2000 and MiSeq sequencers, Tecan Evo robotics with accessory equipment such as thermal cyclers, Tape stations, SeqStudio Genetic analyser. The facility also has an iScan high density array equipment. The unit has 30 staff including senior clinical scientist, laboratory managers, team leaders, NGS scientists, and a bioinformatics team. There are options for full time, part-time flexible working and the Clinical Scientist can be based in the Randox Science Park, Antrim UK or at one of the Randox Health Clinics in London or other sites across the UK. Alternatively remote working from home will be considered with regular visits to the Randox Science Park, Antrim for training and review meetings. Salary will be based on previous experience and qualifications. The Role: To ensure strict adherence to all laboratory procedures To ensure that all work is done in compliance with ISO 17025 / 15189 or CAP requirements To ensure that all assays meet the specified QC parameters for DNA extraction, during NGS library preparation, NGS sequencing and data analysis To assist in the development of new molecular genetic assays DNA sequencing including NGS Use of Bioinformatics packages and variant interpretation software Implement clinical diagnostic reporting procedures for NGS assays and other genetic assays To apply a systematic approach for the analysis of DNA sequence data and for the interpretation of variants Deliver presentations on NGS diagnostic tests as required Skills and Experience: Essential: Qualified to Honours degree level in Molecular Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or a Life Science discipline with a 2:1 grade or above To be registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in molecular genetics or related discipline involving molecular biology To maintain professional membership of national and international societies such as ACGS, RCPath etc. Experience in Molecular Diagnostic Testing, sequence variant interpretation and clinical reporting 3 years' experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory or equivalent Excellent presentation and communication skills Must have excellent time management, organisational and database skills (Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office packages) Ability to work independently Desirable Further qualification MSc or PhD in relevant discipline related to molecular genetics Experience in clinical interpretative reporting of NGS panel tests for inherited cancer and / or inherited cardiac disorders, clinical exomes or genomes, viral genomes. Experience in Bioinformatics packages and sequence variant interpretation. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative international company in a growing industry that can provide career security and genuine advancement opportunities for those who show potential. About Randox: An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories has been the heartbeat of the UK's National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK's National Testing Programme and private clients alike. Through the enormous effort and commitment of its staff Randox is currently operating at a capacity of 180,000 COVID-19 samples per day, making it the most productive laboratory in the UK and Ireland and amongst the very largest in Europe. Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially. Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software and broader business skills - including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.