Regional Special School Dispensing Optician Administrator

SeeAbility; London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SeeAbility as a Regional Special School Dispensing Optician Administrator and support young people through our NHS eyecare service. This role involves managing clinics, providing spectacle dispensing, and supporting clinic planning while making a significant impact in non-commercial, clinically challenging settings.

Qualifications

• Experienced dispensing optician with ability to manage a caseload.
• Full driving license and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinics across London school caseload.
• Provide spectacle dispensing, repairs, and follow-ups.
• Support clinic planning during school holidays.

Skills

Driving License

Spectacle Dispensing

Clinical Skills

Job description

Join our Team as Regional Special School Dispensing Optician Administrator

Location	London school sites/ home
Salary	£30,000 per annum with SeeAbility benefits + all professional fees + travel expenses
Hours	Full Time (37.5 hours)
Contract	Permanent
Start Date	September 2025

Essential

Ability to attend multiple schools in your London region is required, as well as a full driving license and regular access to a car.

About You

This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time dispensing optician to work in a non-commercial, clinically challenging setting providing complex, creative, and often life-changing support with spectacles to young people as part of our NHS special school eyecare service. You will have your own caseload of London schools and will work collaboratively with our established eye care team, school staff, under the guidance of the service manager and clinical lead. Ability to attend multiple schools in your London region is required, as well as a full driving license and regular access to a car.

What will you be doing?

The successful candidate will work 4-5 school days (20-25 hours) during term time, managing clinics across your caseload, including diary management, providing spectacle dispensing, repairs, replacements, and follow-ups. During school holidays, you will support the service manager with clinic planning, liaising with schools, booking rooms, gaining parental consent, and providing eye care training to staff.

*Please see the attached job description for detailed information.*

About us

SeeAbility, formerly The Royal School for the Blind, is one of the UK's oldest disability charities, celebrating 225 years of pioneering support since 1799. We support people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and sight loss, providing person-centred services, specialist eye care, and employment support. We are committed to making a difference and supporting ambitious lives.

Safer Recruitment

We follow safe recruitment practices, including DBS checks, identity and right-to-work verification, health declarations, and references, all at our expense.

Diversity

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups and individuals with disabilities. Our roles are exempt from some aspects of the Equality Act 2010 to meet specific occupational requirements.