Dispensing Optician
at David Clulow
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About this role
An opportunity may exist for a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join a practice like David Clulow in Kingston upon Thames. In this role, you would typically interpret complex ophthalmic prescriptions with precision, guiding patients through the selection of frames and advanced lens options, including single vision, varifocal, and occupational designs. Taking accurate facial measurements, fitting spectacles to ensure optimal comfort and visual performance, and managing intricate dispensing challenges would form a core part of your duties. You would collaborate closely with optometrists and the wider practice team to deliver a comprehensive and high-quality patient journey, potentially including contact lens aftercare. This position focuses on providing expert advice and technical skill to meet individual patient needs.
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 and development within the optical sector. Opportunities might arise for specialisation in contact lenses or to move into practice management, training, or even establishing an independent practice. Support for continuing professional development, including funding for CET points and GOC fees, is common. You would gain exposure to a wide range of dispensing cases, enhancing your clinical experience. Furthermore, a location like Kingston upon Thames offers a desirable lifestyle, with good transport links and amenities, contributing to a positive work-life balance.