Dispensing Optician
at Lais Opticians (Manor Park)
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About this role
An opportunity may exist for a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join an optical practice environment similar to Lais Opticians (Manor Park) in Newham. In this type of role, you would interpret ophthalmic prescriptions and offer expert advice on appropriate spectacle frames and lens options. Taking precise measurements, including pupillary distances and segment heights, would be a core duty. You would also be responsible for the fitting and adjustment of eyewear, ensuring optimal patient comfort and visual correction. Managing more complex dispensing cases and providing contact lens aftercare could also form part of the role. Close collaboration with the optometrist and the wider practice team is essential to ensure a seamless and comprehensive patient journey from eye examination to dispensing.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a diverse range of career progression avenues. Opportunities might arise to specialise in contact lenses, move into practice management, undertake training roles, or even establish your own independent practice in the future. Professional development is often supported through Continuing Education and Training (CET) points, assistance with GOC fees, and encouragement to pursue specialist qualifications. The clinical work itself typically offers variety, dealing with a broad spectrum of dispensing cases. Furthermore, the Newham location provides access to the varied lifestyle and amenities of Greater London.