Dispensing Optician

Zest Business Group; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Dispensing Optician to join their supportive team in a modern practice. This role offers a chance to work in a patient-focused environment, where you will be the main dispenser, assisting with complex dispensing, pre-screening, and general administration. The practice is known for its high-quality products and loyal patient base, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development. If you are calm, confident, and eager to contribute to a close-knit team, this position could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC is required.
• Independent experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Main dispenser in a small, busy practice.
• Assisting with complex dispensing and general admin tasks.
• Helping to manage social media accounts.

Skills

Customer Care

Communication Skills

Calmness Under Pressure

Teamwork

Learning and Development

Education

Qualified Dispensing Optician

Tools

OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)

Job description

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a lovely practice which holds a great reputation for offering the highest levels of service and a wide range of popular and unique designer brands.

The modern practice offers the opportunity to work in a service orientated environment and a close-knit and highly supportive team.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Modern, patient focused environment
• Small but busy practice
• Team of 3-4 people
• Working as the main dispenser
• Continued investment into the business - OCT
• Specialist clinics - low vision, complex CL's
• Access to high quality products
• Loyal patient base
• Assisting with complex dispensing, pre-screening, adjustments, collections, reception and general admin
• Assisting with glazing
• Helping to run social media accounts
• Stock selection and management
• 3, 4 or 5 days a week including Saturdays
• Opening times from 9am to 5pm (3.30pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £28,000 to £34,000 DOE

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Independent experience would be advantageous
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients
• Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
• Ability to learn and want to develop
• Happy to work in all areas of the practice

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible.