Dispensing Optician
at Asda (Thurmaston)
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About this role
Qualified Dispensing Optician at Asda Opticians, Thurmaston (Leicester)
As a Qualified Dispensing Optician at Asda Opticians, Thurmaston, you will be instrumental in translating optometrist's findings into optimal eyewear solutions. This involves accurately interpreting optical prescriptions and providing expert guidance to patients.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising on frame styles and lens types to meet individual patient needs and preferences.
- Taking precise measurements for spectacle fitting, ensuring comfort and visual acuity.
- Fitting, adjusting, and dispensing spectacles, including managing more complex dispensing requirements.
- Providing contact lens aftercare and advice where appropriate.
You will collaborate closely with the optometrist and the wider practice team, contributing to a seamless and comprehensive patient journey within the Charnwood community.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Working as a Qualified Dispensing Optician at Asda (Thurmaston) offers diverse opportunities. You can explore career pathways including contact lens specialisation, practice management, or even training roles.
Benefit from robust professional development, with support for GOC fees and access to programmes for acquiring CET points and pursuing specialist qualifications. You'll encounter a wide clinical variety, handling a broad spectrum of dispensing cases within a busy community practice.