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Qualified Dispensing Optician

Davis Hill (Trading As Optivision) in Oadby and Wigston seeks a skilled Qualified Dispensing Optician (QDO) to join their practice. This role is central to delivering exceptional patient care, translating optometrist findings into practical visual solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Interpreting ophthalmic prescriptions with precision.
Advising patients on appropriate frame styles and lens technology to meet their visual needs and lifestyle.
Taking accurate ocular measurements for optimal spectacle fitting.
Fitting, adjusting, and troubleshooting spectacles to ensure comfort and performance.
Managing more complex dispensing cases, requiring a thorough understanding of optical principles.
Providing contact lens aftercare and fitting where relevant.

You will collaborate closely with optometrists and the wider practice team, contributing to a seamless patient journey from examination through to dispensing. This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise within a well-established Leicestershire practice.

At Davis Hill (Trading As Optivision) in Oadby and Wigston, you’ll find opportunities for defined career progression. Potential pathways include specialising in contact lenses, moving into practice management, or even .

To excel as a Qualified Dispensing Optician at Davis Hill (Trading As Optivision) in Oadby and Wigston, you will require current GOC registration as a dispensing optician (FBDO qualification). A strong foundation in technical dispensing skills is essential.

This includes:

Accurate measurement techniques, such as pupil distance (PD) and segment heights.
Comprehensive lens knowledge, encompassing single vision, varifocal, and occupational lenses.
Proficiency in frame selection and adjustment to ensure optimal patient fit and comfort.

Contact lens competence, ideally with a CLO qualification, is highly advantageous. You will also need excellent patient-facing skills, characterised by clear communication and empathy, to guide patients through their choices. Additional qualifications in areas like low vision, paediatric dispensing, or management training would further strengthen your application.

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