Dispensing optician (pre reg/trainee considered)
Location: Medway and Tonbridge
Salary: From £29,500 Per Annum(depending on experience, plus professional fees paid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Working hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm Saturdays 9-5pm. (A number of Saturdays per month negotiable. Closed Sundays and bank holidays)
About the Client
An independent optician - established in Rainham for over forty years and in Paddock Wood since 1993. They pride themselves in providing a professional service in a relaxed and friendly manner.
They tailor their service to the individual optical needs of the customer and by invest in equipment and products to ensure vision care of the highest standard.
The Role
Our client is looking for a motivated and patient-focused Dispensing Optician to join our friendly and professional team across our Medway and Tonbridge practices. Applications are welcomed from qualified Dispensing Opticians (pre-registration candidates can be considered).
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment where high standards of patient care and professional development are valued.
Key Responsibilities
* Professional Dispensing: Carrying out routine and complex dispensing of spectacles
* Measurements: frame measurements to ensure correct lens centration and fit.
* Frame Styling & Advice: Assisting patients with frame and lens selection.
* Fitting & Adjustments: Adjusting and repairing frames at the time of dispensing or collection to ensure comfort and vision.
* Patient Education: Explaining lens options, educating patients on eyewear care, and handling queries regarding common eye conditions.
* Operational Tasks: Ordering products from laboratories and maintaining accurate patient records and administration.
* Supporting our opticians in the patient journey and supervising or training assistants within.
Requirements
* Previous experience within an optical practice environment.
* Experience with spectacle dispensing, frame adjustments, and patient consultations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Professional and patient-focused approach.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Good organisational and administrative skills.
* Willingness to learn and develop within the optical profession.
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified Dispensing Optician (GOC registered) or working towards qualification.
What the Client is Looking For
* GOC registered dispensing optician, or pre registration.
* Someone who values spending quality time with each patient.
* A compassionate and empathetic professional.
* A team player who fits well within a close-knit, community-focused business.
What is on Offer
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
* Professional fees (GOC/AOP) paid.
* Continuing education and training support.
* No Sunday or Bank Holiday working.
Why Join This Practice?
This is a rare opportunity to join a business that truly prioritises patient outcomes over profit. You will be part of a clinic where:
* Patients are given the time they need to adapt and succeed
* Care is tailored, not rushed
* Success is measured by patient satisfaction, not sales figures
* You can genuinely make a difference in people’s lives
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