Dispensing Optician
at Specsavers Opticians (Southsea)
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About this role
An opportunity may exist for a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join a busy optical practice in Portsmouth. In this type of role, you would interpret ophthalmic prescriptions and provide expert advice to patients on the selection of frames and suitable lens options. Accurate dispensing measurements, including pupillary distances and segment heights, would be a core part of your work. You would be responsible for the precise fitting and adjustment of eyewear, ensuring optimal patient comfort and vision. Managing more complex dispensing cases and providing contact lens aftercare where applicable would also be key responsibilities. Working collaboratively with optometrists and the wider practice team to ensure a seamless patient journey is essential.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a platform for continued professional growth. Career progression routes may include developing specialist skills, such as in contact lens fitting, or moving into practice management. Further learning and development opportunities are typically available, including support for Continuing Education and Training (CET) points and GOC fee reimbursement. A role in an optical practice environment similar to Specsavers Opticians (Southsea) can provide exposure to a wide range of dispensing challenges, ensuring clinical variety. The location in Portsmouth also offers lifestyle advantages, with proximity to coastal amenities and transport links.