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Zest Business Group Ltd; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Holiday entitlement pro rata

Ongoing training

Job summary

Zest Optical, in Kidderminster, is seeking a GOC registered Dispensing Optician to join a well-established independent practice with a refurbished plan. The role offers 3, 4 or 5 days per week, alternating Saturdays, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a busy six-day operation.

You will dispense premium eyewear, work with a team including optometrists and an on-site lab, and receive ongoing training. Start date planned for November.

Qualifications

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician
• Excellent dispensing and communication skills
• Patient-focused with strong technical knowledge
• Professional, organised and happy to support colleagues

Responsibilities

• Dispense eyewear and provide patient care in a busy six-day practice
• Work alongside optometrists, optical assistants and on-site lab
• Occasional support for neighbouring practices

Skills

GOC registered Dispensing Optician

Excellent dispensing & communication

Patient-focused with strong technical

Tools

Optix practice management software

Digital Mirror dispensing technology

Job description

Dispensing Optician Job - Kidderminster, Worcestershire

3, 4 or 5 Days per Week | Alternate Saturdays | No Sundays or Bank Holidays

Zest Optical are working alongside a well-established independent Opticians in Kidderminster to recruit a GOC registered Dispensing Optician.

This opportunity has arisen due to the retirement of a long-serving Dispensing Optician, giving you the chance to inherit an established patient base while joining a successful independent practice with an excellent reputation. It's also an exciting time to join, with a full refurbishment planned in the coming months.

The practice would ideally like to recruit someone on a part-time basis, although applications are welcomed from Dispensing Opticians looking for 3, 4 or 5 days per week.

The Opportunity

• Join a respected independent practice with a loyal patient base
• Work alongside experienced Optometrists, Optical Assistants, an on-site laboratory and Audiologist
• Dispense a carefully selected range of premium eyewear including LINDBERG, Face à Face, Silhouette, Ray-Ban, Oakley and more
• Use Digital Mirror dispensing technology and Optix practice management software
• Be involved in all aspects of dispensing and patient care within a busy six-day practice
• Opportunity to support neighbouring practices on occasion
• 3, 4 or 5 days per week with set working days
• Alternate Saturdays only
• Generally 9:00am to 5:30pm with some earlier shifts being introduced
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), plus your birthday off
• Ongoing training including OCT, dry eye clinics and Valeda AMD treatments
• Genuine long-term career progression
• Planned November start to allow a full handover

Requirements

• GOC registered Dispensing Optician
• Excellent dispensing and communication skills
• Patient-focused with strong technical knowledge
• Professional, organised and happy to support colleagues