Dispensing Optician
at Latimer Opticians
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About this role
Qualified Dispensing Optician - Latimer Opticians, Burton Latimer
Latimer Opticians in North Northamptonshire seeks a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join their established practice. This role is central to delivering exceptional optical care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Interpreting ophthalmic prescriptions with precision.
- Guiding patients through frame and lens options, considering lifestyle and optical needs.
- Taking accurate measurements for optimal spectacle fitting.
- Fitting, adjusting, and troubleshooting spectacles, ensuring comfort and visual acuity.
- Managing complex dispensing challenges and providing contact lens aftercare where appropriate.
You will work collaboratively with the optometrist and the practice team to ensure a seamless patient journey, from initial sight test to final spectacle collection. This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise within a supportive clinical setting.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Discover a fulfilling career path as a Qualified Dispensing Optician at Latimer Opticians. Your career progression can be tailored to your aspirations, with opportunities to specialise in contact lenses, move into practice management, develop training capabilities, or explore routes.