Dispensing Optician
at Charles Lea Opticians
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About this role
Charles Lea Opticians in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, is seeking a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join their practice. This role is central to delivering comprehensive optical care.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Interpreting ophthalmic prescriptions with precision.
- Advising patients on appropriate spectacle frames and lens options, considering their lifestyle and visual needs.
- Taking accurate facial measurements to ensure optimal spectacle fitting.
- Fitting, adjusting, and troubleshooting spectacles to achieve comfort and visual acuity.
- Managing complex dispensing cases, including specialist lens requirements.
- Providing contact lens aftercare and patient education where relevant.
You will collaborate closely with the optometrist and the wider practice team. This ensures a seamless patient journey from examination to dispensing, contributing to a high standard of patient care and a positive practice experience.
What working in a role like this could offer you
At Charles Lea Opticians, a Dispensing Optician can anticipate significant avenues for professional growth. Opportunities exist to specialise in contact lens fitting, develop practice management skills, or mentor emerging talent. For those seeking further education, the practice supports and provides access to , including .