Dispensing Optician

Zest Optical Recruitment; Harrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-end environment

Designer eyewear ranges

In-house training opportunities

Small team culture

Job summary

Zest Optical Recruitment is assisting a prestigious independent Opticians in North West London to recruit a full-time Dispensing Optician. The practice delivers luxury eyewear and exceptional eye care, with a focus on personalised service and clinical excellence.

The role is based in a contemporary high-end environment, offering access to designer frames and premium lenses. It requires Saturdays and a confident, empathetic, professional approach with strong patient interaction and a

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC.
• Strong communication and patient-facing skills.
• A proactive, fashion-minded team player with good clinical judgement.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients to understand needs and manage expectations.
• Handle complex prescriptions and queries with confidence.
• Participate in frame buying and shaping the product offering.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Professionalism

Teamwork

Fashion awareness

Education

GOC registered Dispensing Optician

Job description

Dispensing Optician Job – High-End Independent Opticians, North West London (HA Postcode)

Salary – £30,000 to £38,000 DOE

Zest Optical are working alongside a prestigious independent Opticians based in North West London to recruit a full-time Dispensing Optician. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established practice renowned for delivering exceptional eye care and offering a luxury eyewear selection tailored to individual needs.

This award-winning practice has built an excellent reputation within the local community by focusing on personalised service and clinical excellence. With a strong emphasis on professional freedom, the team enjoy access to a wide range of high-quality lenses and designer frames, allowing them to provide truly bespoke solutions to every patient.

• Salary between £30,000 – £38,000, dependent on experience
• Work in a contemporary, high-end environment
• Beautiful frame ranges from well-known designer brands to unique niche eyewear
• Access to high-quality lenses
• Optix practice management system
• Specialist services
• Involved in frame buying and shaping the product offering
• Spend quality time with patients to understand and meet their specific needs
• Handle complex prescriptions and queries with confidence
• Benefit from continuous in-house and external training opportunities
• Low staff turnover and a supportive team culture
• Collaborate closely with the practice Directors to support business growth
• Join a small, close-knit team of 4–5 professionals
• Full-time position, including Saturdays
• Working hours: 9:00am–5:30pm (9:00am–4:00pm on Saturdays)
• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician, registered with the GOC
• Confident, empathetic, and professional in approach
• A blend of commercial awareness and clinical expertise
• Interest in fashion and the latest trends in eyewear
• Proactive and self-motivated team player