Dispensing Optician

Specsavers; North Shields; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £35,000 depending on experience plus competitive benefits

33 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Weekend flexibility

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to 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

Job summary

Specsavers in North Shields is seeking a qualified Dispensing Optician to enhance their skills and provide outstanding customer service. The position offers training opportunities and benefits, including annual leave and flexible weekends.

Candidates should have a BSc in Ophthalmic Dispensing and excellent communication skills. Join a passionate team where you can cultivate your career with the latest technology.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth in the current team.
• Work closely with other Dispensing Optician.
• Help customers receive the best possible service.

Skills

Excellent understanding of optics and audiology journeys

Great listening and communication skills

Passionate people person

Amazing team worker

Education

BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Job description

As a qualified Dispensing Optician at Specsavers, you’ll build on the skills you already have and see your career flourish, while sharing your knowledge to give our customers the best possible service. So as you help others, we’ll help you with the opportunities you need to fit right where you want to.

Our store

Based in North Shields, we are looking for a Dispensing Optician to support the growth in our current team and work closely with our other Dispensing Optician. We are happy to consider an Optical Assistant who is looking to train as a Dispensing Optician also.

What’s on Offer

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Up to £35,000 depending on experience plus competitive benefits and (if applicable) bonus
• 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• 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