Dispensing Optician

Zest Business Group; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £6,000

Independent boutique eyewear

OCT & industry tools

Supportive team with development

Job summary

Zest Optical are recruiting a full-time Dispensing Optician in Romsey, Hampshire. You will provide personalised dispensing advice, understand prescriptions and patient lifestyle, and offer frame styling with independent eyewear.

Be part of a small, supportive team in a modern practice equipped with OCT and specialist suppliers, with input into frame buying and practice development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC.
• Enthusiastic about independent eyewear and personalised patient care.
• Positive, approachable and able to build relationships.
• Open to learning new approaches and sharing knowledge.
• Able to take initiative and responsibility within a small team.
• Committed to high standards and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised dispensing advice after reviewing each patient's prescription, lifestyle and preferences.
• Offer frame styling consultations using handpicked independent eyewear from around the world.
• Work with quality lenses, primarily Essilor, with access to Hoya, Zeiss and specialists.
• Develop experience with complex prescriptions and myopia management.
• Join an experienced team including other opticians and support staff.
• Contribute to frame selection, new collections and ideas to improve patient experience.
• Share management responsibilities based on interests and experience.
• Support ongoing learning, product knowledge and professional development.
• Attend optical trade shows and industry trips as opportunities arise.

Skills

Dispensing Optician

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Dispensing Optician - Romsey, Hampshire

• £30,000 basic salary plus bonus of up to £6,000 annually
• Modern independent opticians with a boutique eyewear offering
• Full time, five days per week including Saturdays, 9am-5pm
• Input into frame buying, practice development and patient care
• Small, supportive team with scope to take on additional responsibility

Zest Optical are working with a patient focused independent opticians in Romsey, Hampshire to recruit a full time Dispensing Optician.

This is an opportunity to join a practice where thoughtful dispensing, individual style and excellent patient care go hand in hand. You will work with distinctive independent eyewear, have a voice in practice decisions and enjoy the freedom to recommend what suits each patient best.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Work within a modern, spacious independent practice
• Provide personalised dispensing advice, taking time to understand each patient's prescription, lifestyle and preferences
• Offer frame styling consultations using handpicked independent eyewear from around the world
• Work with quality lenses, primarily Essilor, alongside access to Hoya, Zeiss and specialist suppliers
• Develop your experience with complex prescriptions and myopia management
• Join an experienced team including Dispensing Opticians, a Contact Lens Optician and optical support
• Work within a practice offering OCT, Optomap, specialist contact lenses and Ortho-K
• Contribute to frame selection, new collections and ideas to improve the patient experience
• Opportunity to share management responsibilities, depending on your interests and experience
• Support with ongoing learning, product knowledge and professional development
• Opportunities to attend optical trade shows and industry trips
• Full time, five days per week including every Saturday
• Working hours of 9am-5pm, with a weekday off
• Closed Sundays and bank holidays

Dispensing Optician - Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary of £30,000
• Bonus potential of up to £6,000 annually, giving total earning potential of £36,000
• Bonus eligibility following successful completion of a six-month probation period
• Collaborative working environment where your ideas and contribution are valued
• Opportunity to shape your responsibilities as you develop within the practice

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Enthusiastic about independent eyewear, styling and personalised patient care
• Positive, approachable and comfortable building relationships
• Open to learning new approaches and sharing your own knowledge
• Able to take initiative and responsibility within a small team
• Committed to high standards and continuous improvement