Dispensing Optician
at Woolcott Severn & Partners
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About this role
A Qualified Dispensing Optician in an optical practice environment similar to Woolcott Severn & Partners would interpret ophthalmic prescriptions and guide patients through frame and lens selection. Key duties involve taking precise measurements for pupillary distance and segment heights, ensuring accurate spectacle fitting and adjustments, and managing more complex dispensing requirements. You would collaborate closely with optometrists and the wider practice team to ensure a seamless patient journey from eye examination through to dispensing. Patient care extends to providing advice on lens options suitable for their lifestyle and visual needs, and where applicable, offering contact lens aftercare. This collaborative approach ensures a high standard of optical care is consistently delivered.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is potential for significant career progression. This could involve specialising in contact lens fitting, moving into practice management, or pursuing training and educational roles. Professional development is typically supported through funding for Continuing Education and Training (CET) points and the reimbursement of GOC registration fees. A role like this offers exposure to a wide variety of dispensing cases, enhancing your clinical experience. Additionally, working in Ashfield provides access to the amenities of a well-established community and good transport links across Nottinghamshire.