Dispensing Optician
at Armstrong & North Opticians (Thornbury)
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About this role
An opportunity may exist for a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join an optical practice environment similar to Armstrong & North Opticians (Thornbury) in South Gloucestershire. In this type of role, you would interpret ophthalmic prescriptions with precision and consult with patients on appropriate eyewear solutions. This involves guiding them through frame styles and lens technologies, including single vision, varifocal, and specialist options, to meet their visual needs. Accurate facial measurements, including pupillary distance and segment heights, are essential for optimal spectacle fitting. You would manage the dispensing process from start to finish, including spectacle adjustments and potentially contact lens aftercare, working collaboratively with optometrists and the wider practice team to ensure a comprehensive patient journey.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a pathway for professional growth within optical practice. Opportunities often exist for developing specialist skills, perhaps in contact lens fitting or low vision assessment, or progressing into practice management or training roles. Support for continuing professional development is common, including access to CET points and potential financial assistance towards GOC fees or further qualifications. The role provides exposure to a diverse range of dispensing cases, ensuring clinical variety. Furthermore, working in South Gloucestershire offers a desirable lifestyle balance, with access to both urban amenities and attractive rural surroundings.