Dispensing Optician

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dispensing Optician to join their modern practice in Guildford. This full-time role emphasizes exceptional customer service, requiring proficiency in dispensing spectacles and strong clinical skills. With generous appointment times and a supportive team environment, you will have the opportunity to thrive while engaging with a loyal patient base. The position offers a competitive salary, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package, including staff discounts and holiday leave. If you are passionate about optics and customer care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Healthcare benefits

Career progression support

25 days of holiday leave

Qualifications

• Registered with GOC as a Dispensing Optician or nearing qualification.
• Strong clinical and commercial skills required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and adjust spectacles to current prescriptions.
• Engage with customers, providing tailored recommendations.

Skills

Dispensing spectacles

Clinical skills

Commercial skills

Customer engagement

Education

Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)

Job description

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Key Duties

1. Full-time position available requiring five days per week, totaling hours FTE.
2. Standard working hours are from 9 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Saturday. Note that Saturday availability is crucial for our client, with the specific number of Saturdays to be confirmed.
3. Proficiency in dispensing and adjusting spectacles to current prescriptions at all levels is essential, accompanied by strong clinical and commercial skills.
4. Generous appointment times will be allocated to ensure the delivery of exceptional service at each patient interaction.
5. We seek a collaborative and supportive team player to join our close-knit group of like-minded optics professionals.
6. Engage with customers with care and passion, providing tailored recommendations that align with their clinical, styling, and budgetary preferences. This involves working with a diverse range of highly regarded lens and frames designers.

Package and Benefits

1. Competitive base salary, reaching approximately £34,000 for a full-time role, complemented by additional bonuses for exceptional performance.
2. Enjoy staff discounts and healthcare benefits as part of the comprehensive compensation package.
3. Embrace career progression opportunities with assured ongoing support for your professional development.
4. Receive 25 days of holiday leave, in addition to bank holidays.
5. Thrive in a superbly modern independent practice environment, catering to a loyal and affluent patient base.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Client Requirements

1. Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) as a Dispensing Optician or on the verge of obtaining final qualification, having completed all requisite assessments.
2. Possess the legal right to work in the UK.