Dispensing Optician
at Amplifon - Northampton
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About this role
Qualified Dispensing Optician
Amplifon - Northampton seeks a Qualified Dispensing Optician (QDO) to join their team at 38 St Giles' St. This role is central to delivering comprehensive optical care, working collaboratively with optometrists and the practice team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Interpreting ophthalmic prescriptions accurately.
- Advising patients on optimal frame and lens choices to meet their visual needs and lifestyle.
- Taking precise measurements for spectacle dispensing.
- Fitting and adjusting spectacles, ensuring comfort and optimal vision.
- Managing more complex dispensing cases, requiring specialist knowledge.
- Providing contact lens fitting and aftercare services as required.
You will contribute to a seamless patient journey, from initial consultation to final dispensing, ensuring a high standard of service and patient satisfaction.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Working as a Qualified Dispensing Optician at Amplifon - Northampton offers compelling advantages. You'll have clear career progression opportunities, including pathways into contact lens specialisation, practice management, or even training roles within the wider organisation. The chance to pursue professional development is supported through assistance with CET points and GOC fees, alongside opportunities to gain .