Dispensing Optician

Simmons Optometrists; Oakham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Your Birthday Off Work

No Sunday or Bank holiday working

Free & Regular CPD Courses

Access to Simply Health

Job summary

A leading independent optometry practice in Oakham is seeking a dynamic Dispensing Optician. This role offers competitive compensation and ongoing training. You will support a talented team and play a crucial role in the patient journey, contributing to exceptional eye care services. Responsibilities include leading the dispensing operations and ensuring excellent patient service. Newly qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, along with experienced dispensers. The practice emphasizes collaboration and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in dispensing optics is useful but newly qualified applicants are welcome.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a smooth operation of the patient journey.
• Lead the dispensing side of the practice.
• Uphold commitment to outstanding patient care.

Skills

Dispensing experience

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Education

Optometry qualification

Job description

Dispensing Optician at Simmons Optometrist

Established for 50 years Simmons Optometrists has built its reputation as a leading independent practice on its exceptional customer care. We aim to fuse core traditional values with state-of-the-art technology. We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment where team members are empowered to thrive and make a difference. As a Dispensing Optician with us, you will have the opportunity to support a talented team, contribute to the success of our practice, and positively impact the lives of our patients. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.

If you are a driven individual and passionate about optics we invite you to join us in our mission to provide exceptional eye care services to the Oakham community.

About the role

A leading provider of exceptional eye care services in Oakham, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Dispensing Optician to join our dedicated team. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys their job, thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being part of a hardworking and upbeat team.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive dispenser who’s eager to make the role their own, bring energy, and lead the dispensing side of our growing practice with full support from the team.

As our new Dispensing Optician you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the patient journey and success of our practice, while upholding our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and service excellence.

Dispensing experience useful but newly qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

• Our frame selection includes Tom Ford, Dutz, Bird, Ted Baker, Woow and many more – you will be heavily involved in choosing the ranges we offer.
• We run 3 consulting rooms daily, booked up 4-6 weeks in advance.
• We are a team of 10.
• This full-time role including Saturdays 9am - 1pm

Our local community is part of our identity here and we constantly see the benefits our work has when we’re out and about in the area.

You will receive

• Your Birthday Off Work.
• No Sunday or Bank holiday working.
• Free & Regular CPD Courses.
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)