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Qualified Dispensing Optician

Krog & Whitehead Opticians in Wellingborough seeks a dedicated Qualified Dispensing Optician to join their established practice. This role is integral to delivering comprehensive eye care services to the local community.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Accurately interpreting optical prescriptions.
Guiding patients through frame and lens choices, considering lifestyle and visual needs.
Taking precise facial measurements for optimal spectacle fit.
Expertly fitting, adjusting, and dispensing spectacles.
Managing challenging dispensing cases with proficiency.
Providing contact lens fitting and aftercare.

You will collaborate closely with optometrists and the wider practice team to ensure a seamless patient journey from examination to dispensing. This position offers the opportunity to apply your dispensing expertise within a supportive practice setting.

At Krog & Whitehead Opticians, your professional growth is actively supported. We offer clear pathways for career progression, including opportunities to specialise in contact lenses, move into practice management, or even explore training roles. Furthermore, support for pursuing specialist qualifications is available.

To excel as a Qualified Dispensing Optician at Krog & Whitehead Opticians in Wellingborough, you will require:

GOC registration as a dispensing optician, holding the FBDO qualification.
Technical proficiency in:
- Accurate patient measurements including PD and heights.
- Comprehensive lens knowledge, encompassing single vision, varifocals, and occupational designs.
- Expertise in frame selection and meticulous adjustment.
Contact lens competence is essential; a CLO qualification would be a distinct advantage.
Exceptional patient-facing skills, demonstrated through clear communication and genuine empathy.
Desirable additional qualifications that will strengthen your application include specialisation in low vision, paediatric dispensing, or relevant management training.

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