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Qualified Dispensing Optician

Amplifon Leicester seeks a skilled Qualified Dispensing Optician to join their practice at 40 High Street, Leicester. This role involves accurately interpreting optical prescriptions and providing expert guidance to patients.

Key responsibilities include:

Advising on appropriate frame and lens selections to meet individual needs.
Taking precise measurements for optimal spectacle fitting.
Performing expert adjustments and fitting of finished eyewear.
Managing more complex dispensing requirements.
Offering contact lens aftercare where relevant.

You will work collaboratively with optometrists and the wider practice team. This partnership ensures a seamless patient journey, from initial sight test to the final dispensing of eyewear. Your expertise contributes directly to delivering a high standard of optical care.

Working as a Qualified Dispensing Optician at Amplifon Leicester offers significant career and professional growth opportunities.

Career Progression: Explore diverse paths including contact lens specialisation, practice management, training roles, or developing towards independent practice.
Professional Development: Benefit from support for , , and opportunities to pursue .

To excel as a Qualified Dispensing Optician at Amplifon Leicester, you will need to hold GOC registration as a dispensing optician (FBDO qualification).

Your technical expertise should encompass accurate measurements including PD and heights, a strong understanding of lens knowledge (single vision, varifocal, occupational), and proficiency in frame selection and adjustment.

Contact lens competence is essential, with a CLO qualification being an advantage. You will also demonstrate exceptional patient-facing skills, including clear communication and empathy.

Additional qualifications that would strengthen your application include experience in low vision, paediatric dispensing, or management training.

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