Optician

Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Paid professional fees: GOC + indemn.

Development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists in Knaresborough is seeking an experienced Dispensing Optician to cover 2 days a week (16 hours) with a schedule: week 1 Monday and Thursday 9am–5:30pm; week 2 Monday 9am–5:30pm and Saturday 9am–4pm. You will work with the team to provide eyewear solutions, fit frames, recommend lenses, and ensure excellent client care.

The role requires GOC registration and previous dispensing experience, with opportunities for personal development and professional fees

Qualifications

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician with experience.
• Strong focus on client care and eyewear solutions.
• Ability to work with lifestyle-driven client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide best eyewear solutions for clients in partnership with Optometrists.
• Dispense, fit and adjust spectacles and lenses with precision.
• Recommend frames, lenses and accessories to meet individual needs.

Skills

Client care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

GOC registered

FBDO qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Dispensing Optician to join our fabulous practice in Knaresborough for 2 days / 16 hour per week covering week 1: Monday & Thursday 9am - 5:30pm; week 2: Monday 9am - 5:30pm & Saturday 9am - 4pm (15.25 hours).

At Bayfields, we are passionate about delivering obsessively great service to every client. As a Dispensing Optician, you will play a key role in making sure every client receives the right advice, the right products and an exceptional experience from start to finish.

What will you be doing?

You will work closely with our Optometrists and wider practice teams to provide the very best solutions for our clients and their individual lifestyles.

It’s about more than dispensing, fitting and adjusting spectacles. You will build genuine relationships with our clients, understand what matters to them and use your expertise to recommend the right frames, lenses and solutions. Working with frames including: Jensen, Polo, Rayban, Oakley, Gucci, Tom Ford, Ted Baker, Carolina Herrera, Cocoa Mint, Ralph Lauren, Wolf, Stepper, Landrover Sun, Cocoa Mint Sun, Oakley Sun and Rayban Sun.

You will have access to fantastic products and leading brands, alongside the latest developments in spectacle lenses and contact lenses.

What we’re looking for:

• GOC registered
• Previous experience working as a Dispensing Optician
• A passion for delivering exceptional client care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Someone who takes pride in their work and wants to make a real difference to our clients

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Paid professional fees – GOC registration and professional indemnity insurance through ABDO

The opportunity to be part of a growing business with a strong focus on client care and quality.

At Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists, we believe great eye and hearing care can transform lives. We want our teams to have the time, support and expertise to deliver an experience that goes above and beyond.

If you are an experienced FBDO qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician looking for your next challenge, we would d love to hear from you.

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