Contact Lense Optician

Prospect Health; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Contact Lens Optician for a multi-site role in Dorchester and Bournemouth. This position focuses on delivering exceptional patient care, maintaining stock levels, and providing a flexible service tailored to various customer needs. The role offers a competitive salary up to £35,000, a bonus scheme, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company car and expenses

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Opportunity for further education

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is essential.
• Two years' experience is desirable.
• Motivated communicator with a passion for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke service tailored to patient needs and preferences.
• Maintain a patient-centric practice focusing on service and local reputation.
• Ensure the practice has adequate stock to meet client needs.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Motivation

Education

GOC Registration as Contact Lens Optician

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Key Duties

1. Multi-site role working across 1-2 practice sites in Bournemouth and nearby surrounding areas.
2. Working Monday to Saturday with a day off midweek, hours per week, including a 1-hour lunch.
3. Providing a bespoke service with flexibility and sufficient time to cater to the customer's prescription, style, and budget.
4. Maintaining a patient-centric practice with a focus on service and local reputation, offering a wide range of lenses to serve a diverse patient base.
5. Ensuring practices have adequate stock to meet client needs.

Package and Benefits

1. Negotiable salary dependent on experience, up to circa £35,000, plus a superb bonus scheme (2% of gross margin).
2. Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays, with no evening work.
3. Company car and expenses paid.
4. Private healthcare, pension scheme, and staff discounts.
5. Opportunity for further education and progression to management roles.
6. Holiday allowance of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Client Requirements

1. Right to work in the United Kingdom is essential.
2. Registered with the GOC as a Contact Lens Optician.
3. Two years' experience is desirable, but all levels of experience from suitably qualified CLOs are considered, as the employer is very supportive with a bespoke induction program.
4. Suitable for a motivated, excellent communicator with a passion for customer service.