Dispensing Optician

Zest Business Group Ltd; Marlow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking nearby

Job summary

Zest Optical are partnering with a boutique independent opticians in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, to recruit a Dispensing Optician. This small practice focuses on personal advice, quality eyewear and getting things right for each patient, with one clinic per day and hour-long eye examinations.

You will dispense premium lenses, assist with frame styling, contribute to supplier liaison and social media content, and help shape frame collections.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC.
• Experience in dispensing and fittings eyewear.
• Excellent patient communication and eyewear styling.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and fit eyewear to patients.
• Perform adjustments and repairs.
• Place orders and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Dispensing

Patient service

Communication

Social media interest

Education

GOC-registered Dispensing Optician

Tools

OCT imaging

Optomap imaging

Job description

Zest Optical are working with a boutique independent opticians in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, to recruit a Dispensing Optician.

This is an opportunity to join a small, service-focused practice where you can spend time with patients, work with distinctive eyewear and have a say in the frame collections. With one clinic a day and hour-long eye examinations, the emphasis is on personal advice, quality products and getting things right for each patient.

Join an established independent practice offering a personalised approach to eyecare and eyewear

Work with a carefully selected range of niche and designer frames

Dispense premium lenses, including Varilux and Zeiss

Provide tailored frame styling and lens advice to suit each patient's prescription, lifestyle and preferences

Take an active role in frame buying, meeting suppliers and suggesting new brands

Opportunity to attend optical trade shows with the team

Varied responsibilities including dispensing, fittings, adjustments, ordering, reception and supplier liaison

Scope to contribute to Instagram and Facebook content if this is an area of interest

Work within a practice offering advanced eyecare, including OCT and Optomap imaging

Full time preferred, with part time considered, potentially alternating three and four days per week

Alternate Saturdays required

Opening hours of 9am-5.30pm during the week and 9am-4.30pm on Saturdays

Closed Sundays

Free on-street parking approximately five minutes' walk away

Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC

Interested in quality eyewear, styling and personalised patient care

Friendly, honest and motivated, with a willingness to get involved across a small practice

Confident building relationships and explaining frame and lens options clearly

An interest in creative frame selection or social media would be welcome

Independent experience would be useful, although candidates from a multiple background are equally welcome

Pro rata for part time hours