Dispensing Optician
at Vision Express Opticians At Tesco (Newcastle, Kingston Park)
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About this role
An opportunity may exist for a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join an optical practice environment similar to Vision Express Opticians At Tesco (Newcastle, Kingston Park) in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this role, responsibilities could include interpreting a range of optical prescriptions accurately and advising patients on suitable spectacle frames and lens options. This would involve taking precise measurements, such as pupillary distances and segment heights, to ensure optimal spectacle performance. The role may also encompass fitting and adjusting spectacles, managing more complex dispensing requirements, and providing contact lens aftercare where appropriate. The Dispensing Optician would collaborate with optometrists and the wider practice team to ensure a seamless patient journey from sight test to dispensing.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is opportunities for professional growth and development within the optical sector. Career progression pathways might include specialisation in contact lens fitting, moving into practice management, or undertaking training roles. Support for continuing professional development, such as funding for CET points and GOC fees, is often available. A role in an optical practice environment like Vision Express Opticians At Tesco (Newcastle, Kingston Park) in Newcastle upon Tyne may also provide exposure to a wide variety of dispensing cases, enhancing clinical experience. The location in Newcastle upon Tyne offers the lifestyle benefits of a major city with good transport links and cultural attractions.