Dispensing Optician

Specsavers; Hexham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £40,000 per annum (experience)

Bonus scheme

33 days annual leave + birthday off

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Specsavers Perks — discount benefits

Headspace app

WeCare helpline

Development opportunities

IP/pathway support

Latest clinical technology

CPD points support

Team events

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming store environment. The role offers a competitive salary up to £40,000, bonus scheme, generous leave, and extensive development opportunities.

The successful candidate will hold a BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing and possess excellent optics and audiology knowledge, with strong communication and team-working skills to support customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing is required.
• Excellent understanding of optics and audiology journeys.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Passionate people person with a collaborative mindset.
• Amazing team worker and customer-focused.

Skills

BSc in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Optics & audiology journeys

Listening & communication

People person

Team player

Education

BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Job description

Ready todeliver the best patient carefromthe heart of our store?If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, youcouldbearole model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an outstanding store environment for our customers and industry-leading team.

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £40,000 per annum (experience depending)
• Bonus scheme
• 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full time or part time with weekend flexibility
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Support with CPD points
• Regular team events and team building evenings

What we’re looking for?

• BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing
• Excellent understanding of optics and audiology journeys
• Great listening and communication skills
• Passionate people person
• Amazing team worker