Dispensing Optician

Specsavers; Haverfordwest, Ellon, Dumfries, Thirsk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a qualified Dispensing Optician to join its vibrant team in Haverfordwest. This role offers the chance to thrive in a supportive environment while delivering exceptional patient care. You will be pivotal in creating a welcoming atmosphere, engaging with customers, and contributing to a team that values both clinical excellence and fun. With opportunities for professional development and access to cutting-edge technology, this position is perfect for those passionate about optics and audiology. If you are ready to enhance your career in an award-winning store, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension contribution

Private Medical and Dental

Exceptional clinical development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge clinical technology

No late nights

Regular weekends off

Qualifications

• Qualified Dispensing Optician with a BSc in Ophthalmic Dispensing.
• Excellent understanding of optics and audiology customer journeys.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care and create a friendly atmosphere.
• Support management responsibilities and team development.

Skills

Ophthalmic Dispensing

Customer Service

Listening Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Tools

Clinical Technology (OCT)

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

At Specsavers Haverfordwest, we pride ourselves on the patient experience we provide through clinical excellence and our store is a local hub for clinical advancement. We take optics very seriously, but we also understand the value of fun and work-life balance. If you want to work in a fun and supportive environment that will bring out the very best in your clinical skills, but also allow you to enjoy your daily routine, contact us today and find out more. Our brand new store, located by the waterfront, opened in December 2024, and is known to be the largest Specsavers store in Wales! With a whopping 14 test rooms and 2 Audiology Suites, this amazing store has everything you need to flourish as a Dispensing Optician.

Our team

Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision, and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day.

What’s on offer?

• Up to £30,000 depending on experience
• No late nights
• Regular weekends off
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Open to trainee and experienced Dispensing Opticians
• Pension contribution
• Private Medical and Dental
• Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities including support to pursue CLO course
• Access to cutting-edge clinical technology, such as OCT
• Join an award-winning store that has won a National Optician award twice - 2017 and 2022

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need a BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing and an excellent understanding of both the optics and audiology customer journeys. You must have excellent listening and communication skills, be passionate about providing top-notch customer service, and be a great team worker. Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply! For further information, contact Nimisha Mistry on [e-mail] or call 07704683041.