Dispensing Optician
at Scrivens (Didcot)
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About this role
An opportunity may exist for a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join an optical practice environment similar to Scrivens (Didcot) in South Oxfordshire. This role would typically involve interpreting a range of ophthalmic prescriptions and translating them into suitable eyewear solutions. Key responsibilities could include expertly advising patients on frame styles and lens enhancements, taking precise facial measurements, and ensuring a comfortable and accurate spectacle fit. The Dispensing Optician often manages more complex dispensing cases and provides essential contact lens aftercare where applicable. Working collaboratively with the optometrist and the wider practice team is crucial for delivering a comprehensive and reassuring 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 within optical practice. Opportunities may arise for specialisation in areas such as contact lens fitting or progressing into practice management. Continued professional development is often supported through the provision of CET points and GOC fee reimbursement. A role like this could provide exposure to a wide variety of dispensing cases, offering valuable clinical experience. The location in South Oxfordshire also presents lifestyle advantages, with access to attractive local amenities and good transport links within the region.