Dispensing Optician
at R A & F Riley Opticians
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About this role
An opportunity may exist for a Qualified Dispensing Optician to contribute to patient care within an optical practice environment similar to R A & F Riley Opticians in Mid Sussex. In this type of role, you would interpret ophthalmic prescriptions, guiding patients through frame and lens choices. Accurate facial measurements, including pupillary distance and segment heights, would be essential for precise spectacle fitting and subsequent adjustments. Complex dispensing cases would require your specialist knowledge, alongside providing contact lens aftercare where appropriate. Working collaboratively with optometrists and the wider practice team, you would help ensure a comprehensive and positive patient journey from examination through to dispensing.
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 diverse experience. Opportunities may arise for further specialisation in contact lenses or progression into practice management. Support for continuing professional development, including funding for CET points and GOC fees, is often available. A practice like R A & F Riley Opticians in Mid Sussex could provide exposure to a wide range of dispensing cases, enhancing your clinical skillset. The location in Mid Sussex also offers lifestyle advantages, with access to attractive local amenities and a pleasant working environment.