Dispensing Optician
at Querido & Davidson Opticians HG
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About this role
In an optical practice environment similar to Querido & Davidson Opticians HG, a Qualified Dispensing Optician is responsible for translating optometrist prescriptions into high-quality eyewear solutions. This involves consulting with patients to understand their visual needs and lifestyle, guiding them through frame and lens choices, and taking precise measurements such as pupillary distance and optical centre heights. The role includes fitting, adjusting, and troubleshooting spectacles to ensure optimal comfort and performance. Managing more complex dispensing cases and providing contact lens aftercare, where applicable, forms part of the comprehensive patient care offered. Collaboration with the optometrist and the wider practice team is key to delivering a complete and positive patient journey.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a pathway for professional growth and development. Opportunities may arise for specialisation in areas such as contact lenses or practice management, or potentially progressing into training roles. Support for continuing professional development (CPD) is typical, often including funding for CET points and GOC fees, alongside encouragement to pursue advanced qualifications. A diverse range of dispensing cases ensures clinical variety. Furthermore, residing in Newcastle upon Tyne provides access to a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene and a generally favourable cost of living, contributing to lifestyle considerations.