Dispensing Optician
at The Optical Studio (Chandlers Opticians Godalming)
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About this role
An opportunity may exist for a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join an optical practice environment similar to The Optical Studio (Chandlers Opticians Godalming) in Waverley. Core responsibilities could include interpreting ophthalmic prescriptions and advising patients on suitable spectacle frames and lens options. The role would involve taking precise ocular and facial measurements, such as pupillary distance and segment heights, to ensure accurate spectacle fitting and adjustment. Managing more complex dispensing cases and providing contact lens aftercare may also form part of the role. Working collaboratively with optometrists and the wider practice team would be key to delivering a comprehensive 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 development and career progression. A practice like The Optical Studio (Chandlers Opticians Godalming) might support continuing professional development (CPD) through CET points and GOC fee contributions, alongside opportunities to gain specialist qualifications. Career advancement could involve specialising in contact lenses, moving into practice management, or taking on training roles. Dispensing a wide variety of prescriptions would provide clinical variety. Furthermore, the location in Waverley offers lifestyle considerations typical of a suburban Surrey town.