Contact Lens Optician - Colchester

Specsavers Norge; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including BH

Birthday off

Medical & Dental cover

Pension contribution

CET support

Clinical development opportunities

OCT access

Headspace app subscription

WeCare helpline

Job summary

Specsavers Colchester is seeking a qualified Contact Lens Optician to join our team. You will carry out contact lens fitting and aftercare, advise customers on lens options, and ensure clear understanding of spectacle dispensing options. You will also manage appointment times and provide insertion/removal instructions to patients.

Applicants must have prior optician experience and a GOC number. In return, we offer a competitive package with a £43,000 base salary plus a £20,000 welcome bonus,

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working in an optician
• Must have a GOC number

Responsibilities

• Carry out contact lens fitting and aftercare in accordance with company procedures and professional guidelines
• Deal with general enquiries and advise customers on contact lenses
• Ensure customers understand contact lens options for their prescription and advise on spectacle dispensing options including promotions
• Ensure appointment times are efficiently managed and customer waiting time is minimized
• Provide insertion/removal instruction to patients as required

Skills

Optician experience

GOC number

Job description

Salary: Competitive salary of £43,000 depending on experience + £20K Welcome Bonus (Terms apply)
Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician and must have a GOC number.

As a Contact Lens Optician, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being part of the Specsavers team where you’ll be part of a family that works together to give every customer the best possible service. Your role in this 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.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary of £43K depending on experience
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday including BH
• Birthday off
• Medical & Dental cover
• Pension contribution
• Support with CET
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge clinical technology, such as OCT
• Specsavers Enhanced Perks - Perks is our discounted benefits scheme.
• Subscription to the “Headspace” App
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline

The Role in a Nutshell:

• Carry out contact lens fitting and aftercare in accordance with Company procedures and professional guidelines
• Deal with general enquiries and advise customers on contact lenses
• 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
• Ensure that appointment times are efficiently managed and that customer waiting time is minimized
• 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 also 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.

About Specsavers:
Specsavers began 40 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug, and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody. Their passion for optometry has led Specsavers to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of thousands of colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe. We are proud of how far we’ve come as a business, now we want to see you grow with us too.