Dispensing Optician

Prospect Health; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join their patient-focused practice in Chester. This role offers competitive salaries up to £35,000 for managerial positions and a supportive work environment with modern facilities. Candidates should be GOC registered and passionate about their profession, contributing to the development of services in a vibrant community.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

GOC and ADBO fees paid

Free parking

Discounts on glasses for employees and families

CET/CPD provided

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Dispensing Optician.
• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Previous managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work four or five days a week with Saturday availability.
• Provide excellent patient-focused care in a busy practice.
• Manage operations if applying for the DO/Manager role.

Skills

Confidence to work independently

Passion for work

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with GOC

Experience as Assistant Manager or Manager

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Key Duties

• Available four or five days per week (five days preferred and five days essential if electing to undertake Managerial responsibilities)
• Able to work every Saturday (owners hope will be able to offer one in four Saturdays off longer term but this cannot be guaranteed currently)
• Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with GOC and confident to work independently in a busy practice environment as required
• Available to work 9am-5:15pm with a 45-minute lunch
• If applying for the DO/Manager role, must be DO qualified and have previous managerial experience (minimum 1-2 years working as an Assistant Manager or Manager)
• Have a genuine passion for your work and enjoy working in a vibrant, patient-focused practice

Package and Benefits

• Salaries are negotiable, with DO/Manager up to c.£35,000 and DO £30,000
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• GOC and ADBO fees paid
• Free parking
• Potential opportunities to support towards low vision or CLO courses if of interest
• Opportunity to work in a lovely area with a more affluent private client base and contribute to ongoing service development
• Bonus based on team/business performance
• Discounts on glasses for employees and their families
• Modern facilities and expanding practice
• CET/CPD provided

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Client Requirements

• Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with GOC or fully eligible to register
• Must have the right to work in the UK