Dispensing Optician

Specsavers; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers Cardiff is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to join their team in a new store set to open in Summer 2025. The role involves providing exceptional patient care, supporting team incentives, and having opportunities for clinical and professional development in a state-of-the-art environment.

Benefits

Great team incentives

Flexible working options

Holiday allowance starting from 28 days per year

Professional fees paid (GOC and ABDO)

Free parking

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of optics and audiology customer journeys.
• Passion for excellent customer service.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best patient care and create a warm atmosphere.
• Integrate effectively within the store team.
• Support with registration to NHS Wales.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Job description

Ready to deliver the best patient care from the heart of our store? If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, you could be a role model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an outstanding store environment for our customers and industry-leading team.

Our store

Specsavers Cardiff is looking for an experienced Dispensing Optician to join their thriving team. Due to open in Summer 2025, the new store will be located in St Mellons, offering a modern environment with state-of-the-art technology and equipment. The location has easy transport links into Cardiff Central, ideal for those commuting by public transport.

Our team

We have a wonderful team ready and waiting for you. Our Dispensing Opticians are an integral part of our store team, and we’re keen to get you up to speed. Your clinical and retail expertise will be valuable, especially if you aspire to become a store director one day.

What's on offer?

• Up to £30,500 per annum depending on experience
• Great team incentives
• Support with registration to NHS Wales
• Full or part-time working patterns available
• Flexible working options
• Holiday allowance starting from 28 days per year (including bank holidays)
• Professional fees paid (GOC and ABDO)
• Free parking
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Join a supportive and experienced team

Find out more

To qualify for this role, you need a BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing and a strong understanding of both optics and audiology customer journeys. Excellent listening and communication skills, a passion for top-notch customer service, and teamwork are essential. If you meet these criteria, we look forward to your application! For more information, contact Nimisha Mistry at [e-mail] or call 07704683041.