Contact Lens Optician

Specsavers; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Contact Lens Optician to join their vibrant team in Barnsley. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional care and service to patients seeking alternatives to glasses. With access to the latest clinical technology and a supportive environment, you will be empowered to focus on delivering outstanding patient experiences. The position includes flexible working hours, competitive salary, and numerous benefits aimed at fostering your professional growth. If you are passionate about eye care and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Weekend flexibility

No late nights

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace

Confidential employee helpline

Qualifications

• Need a Contact Lens Certification or be a Qualified Dispensing Optician.
• Excellent knowledge of contact lens options and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contact lens fitting and aftercare services.
• Provide a first-class sight test to loyal customers.

Skills

Contact Lens Certification

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Dispensing Optician

Job description

Join to apply for the Contact Lens Optician role at Specsavers.

Ready to be the reason our patients can find freedom with their lenses? As a certified Contact Lens Optician, you’ll be able to provide an alternative to glasses by conducting contact lens fitting and aftercare services. As part of the Specsavers team, you’ll join an industry leader, experience real innovation, and be supported by an incredible team to always get the job done well.

Our Store

We’re fully equipped with 7 test rooms in Barnsley and the latest clinical technology. Our experienced, diverse and friendly team are always on hand to offer support and take care of patient’s needs, meaning that as our new Optometrist, you can focus on offering a first-class sight test to our loyal customers.

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Competitive salary (experience depending)
• Bonus scheme
• 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full time or part time with weekend flexibility
• No late nights
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Support with CPD points
• Regular team events and team building evenings

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need either a Contact Lens Certification or to be a Qualified Dispensing Optician and excellent working knowledge of contact lens options, features and benefits. You’ll also need to effectively communicate with people at all levels, be adaptable and open to change, have a world-class customer service approach to everything you do, and be driven and motivated to achieve your own and the business’ targets.

Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other and Health Care Provider

Industries

• Retail