Dispensing Optician
at Edmonds & Slatter Opticians
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About this role
Qualified Dispensing Optician
Edmonds & Slatter Opticians in Harborough seeks a skilled Qualified Dispensing Optician to join their practice. This role is central to delivering exceptional optical care, ensuring patients receive precisely fitted and aesthetically appropriate eyewear.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Interpreting ophthalmic prescriptions accurately to guide frame and lens choices.
- Providing expert advice on frame styles and lens functionalities tailored to individual needs and lifestyle.
- Taking precise patient measurements for optimal spectacle fitting.
- Performing professional spectacle fitting and adjustments.
- Managing complex dispensing challenges with confidence.
- Offering contact lens aftercare where required.
You will work collaboratively with optometrists and the wider practice team, contributing to a seamless patient journey from initial examination through to final collection and aftercare. This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise within a well-established Leicestershire practice.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Working as a Qualified Dispensing Optician at Edmonds & Slatter Opticians in Harborough offers a compelling prospect for professional growth. You'll experience significant clinical variety, handling a diverse range of dispensing cases that will continually challenge and develop your skills.