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Qualified Dispensing Optician

Gray & Bull Optician in Nottingham is seeking a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join their practice. This role is central to delivering exceptional patient care by translating optometrist prescriptions into accurate and stylish eyewear solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

Interpreting ophthalmic prescriptions with precision.
Advising patients on frame styles and lens options, considering their individual needs and lifestyle.
Taking precise facial measurements to ensure optimal fit and visual acuity.
Expertly fitting, adjusting, and dispensing spectacles, ensuring comfort and correct positioning.
Managing more complex dispensing cases requiring specialist knowledge.
Providing contact lens aftercare and fitting support where applicable.

You will work collaboratively with the optometrist and the wider practice team, contributing to a seamless patient journey from initial examination to final dispensing. This role requires a high level of technical skill and patient-focused communication.

At Gray & Bull Optician in Nottingham, you will discover a role offering significant professional growth. Expect opportunities to develop your expertise through a diverse range of dispensing cases, from standard prescriptions to more complex requirements.

To excel as a Qualified Dispensing Optician at Gray & Bull Optician, Nottingham, you will require GOC registration as a dispensing optician (FBDO qualification). Your technical expertise should encompass accurate patient measurements, including pupillary distance and heights, and a thorough understanding of various lens types such as single vision, varifocal, and occupational lenses.

You must demonstrate proficiency in frame selection and adjustment, ensuring optimal fit and aesthetic for every client. Contact lens competence is essential, and a CLO qualification would be a distinct advantage.

Crucially, you will need strong patient-facing skills, including clear communication and empathy, to build trust and provide exceptional care. We also welcome applicants with additional strengthening qualifications, such as those in low vision, paediatric dispensing, or management training, which can further enhance your contribution.

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