Contact Lens Optician

Specsavers; Aberystwyth, Newport, St. Austell, Bedford, Taunton; On-site; GBP 38,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Contact Lens Optician to join their team in Aberystwyth. This role is vital in providing exceptional service to customers, ensuring they receive the best contact lens fitting and aftercare. You will work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a supportive team dedicated to professional development. With opportunities for career growth and a focus on customer satisfaction, this position promises to be rewarding for those passionate about optometry. If you have the skills and experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension Contribution

Support with CET

Clinical Development Opportunities

Access to Cutting-Edge Technology

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified and GOC registered Contact Lens Optician.
• Previous experience in an optician is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out contact lens fitting and aftercare according to guidelines.
• Advise customers on contact lenses and spectacle options.

Skills

Customer Service

Contact Lens Fitting

Optometry Knowledge

Sales Skills

Education

GOC Registration

Optometry Degree

Tools

OCT Technology

Job description

Position: Contact Lens Optician

Location: Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, South West Wales

Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience

Working Hours: Full and part-time working patterns available

Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician and be registered with the GOC

Specsavers Aberystwyth are recruiting for a qualified and GOC registered Contact Lens Optician within their store, situated near outstanding coastal scenery.

As a Contact Lens Optician, you’ll be part of the Specsavers team, working together to give every customer the best possible service. Your role is crucial. With one in three UK contact lens wearers coming to us for lenses and advice, we ensure that millions of people get the right lenses at a price they can afford.

In this key role, you’ll work to the highest professional standards, providing a contact lens fitting and aftercare service that’s in a whole different league. You’ll work to boost sales, profit, and customer loyalty – exceeding customers’ needs as well as business objectives. You’ll be our resident expert, sharing your knowledge with customers and staff alike, all while working alongside our dedicated professionals, using the latest equipment.

What’s on offer?

• Up to £38,000 depending on experience.
• Pension contribution
• Support with CET
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge clinical technology, such as OCT

The Role in a Nutshell:

1. Carry out contact lens fitting and aftercare in accordance with Company procedures and professional guidelines.
2. Deal with general enquiries and advise customers on contact lenses.
3. Ensure that all customers have a clear understanding of the contact lens options for their prescription. Advise customers on spectacle dispensing options, including current promotions.
4. Ensure that appointment times are efficiently managed and that customer waiting time is minimized.
5. Provide insertion/removal instruction to patients as required.

Then There’s You

As a qualified Contact Lens Optician, you’ll have what it takes to put customers at their ease. You’re team-focused, with a passion for what you do – so you’re always up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry. With this approach plus our exciting career development options, you’ll stand every chance of going far.

Interested? To find out more contact Nimisha Mistry: [e-mail] / 07704683041