Job role: Dispensing Optician
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: 30,000+ depending on experience
Independent-feel practice Small franchise of a larger group
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for a qualified Dispensing Optician to join a high-end, independent-feel opticians in Bournemouth. This practice is part of a small franchise within a respected larger group, offering the perfect balance of autonomy, family feel, and professional backing.
The role has arisen due to an upcoming departure within the dispensing team, and the owners are keen to welcome someone who enjoys patient care, quality dispensing, and being part of a close-knit team.
Full-time or part-time hours are considered (minimum 3 days).
The Practice
* High-street location in Bournemouth
* Beautifully designed, modern practice with a premium feel
* 2 fully equipped test rooms
* Strong commercial performance with an average order value of 250 (with ambition to grow to 300+)
* Independent product freedom with high-end frame and lens collections
* Family-orientated culture with genuine support from the wider group
* The team is well-established and experienced, creating a relaxed, welcoming environment for both patients and staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality dispensing and tailored patient advice
* Work with a wide range of premium frames and lenses
* Paediatric dispensing
* Supervise and support a trainee Dispensing Optician (where applicable)
* Collections, repairs, and aftercare
* Supporting contact lens teaching
* Involvement in introducing additional services such as a dry eye clinic
* Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
About You
* GOC-registered Dispensing Optician
* Confident, patient-focused, and commercially aware
* Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team
* Comfortable in a high-end, service-led environment
* Happy to support training and development within the team
* Open to light supervisory or low-level management responsibility (optional, not essential)
Salary & Benefits
* 30,000+ salary depending on experience
* Performance-related bonus based on sales per clinic
* GOC & ABDO fees paid
* CET support and funded courses
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays
* Opportunity for future progression within the wider group
* Flexible working pattern (3-5 days considered)
Why This Role?
Independent feel with the stability of a larger group
Supportive owners and experienced team
Freedom with products and clinical approach
Opportunity to influence new services and growth
A genuinely friendly, no-pressure working environment
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