Dispensing Optician
at Henry Smith & Hamylton Opticians (Market Harborough) HG
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About this role
Henry Smith & Hamylton Opticians in Market Harborough seeks a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join their Leicestershire practice. This role is central to delivering exceptional optical care.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Interpreting ophthalmic prescriptions with precision.
- Providing expert guidance on frame and lens selection, considering individual patient needs and lifestyle.
- Taking accurate facial measurements for optimal spectacle fit.
- Fitting and adjusting spectacles to ensure comfort and visual acuity.
- Managing complex dispensing cases, requiring specialist knowledge.
- Conducting contact lens aftercare, advising on wear and maintenance.
You will work collaboratively with optometrists and the wider practice team, contributing to a seamless patient journey from initial examination to final dispensing. This is a key position within a well-established optical setting.
What working in a role like this could offer you
At Henry Smith & Hamylton Opticians in Market Harborough, your career as a Qualified Dispensing Optician can flourish. Discover diverse dispensing challenges across a broad spectrum of patient needs and optical requirements.
You'll have access to structured professional development opportunities, including support for CET points, GOC fee reimbursement, and pathways towards specialist qualifications. Explore such as contact lens specialisation, practice management roles, or even opportunities within training and development programmes.