Dispensing Optician
at Davis Optometrists HG
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About this role
Davis Optometrists HG in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, seeks a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join their established practice. This role is central to delivering comprehensive optical care to patients.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Accurately interpreting ophthalmic prescriptions.
- Guiding patients through frame and lens choices, considering their lifestyle and visual needs.
- Taking precise measurements for optimal spectacle fit.
- Expertly fitting, adjusting, and dispensing spectacles.
- Handling complex dispensing challenges with confidence.
- Providing contact lens aftercare where appropriate.
You will work collaboratively with the optometrist and the wider practice team to ensure a seamless and high-quality patient journey. This position offers the opportunity to apply your dispensing expertise within a community-focused practice.
What working in a role like this could offer you
At Davis Optometrists HG, we foster a supportive environment for your professional growth. You'll encounter a diverse range of dispensing challenges, from standard prescriptions to more complex visual needs, providing ample opportunity to refine your skills.
We actively support your career trajectory, offering pathways into contact lens specialisation, practice management, or training roles. For those with entrepreneurial aspirations, opportunities for development are also recognised.