Dispensing Optician

Derby, Devonshire Walk

What you’ll get

This Dispensing Optician vacancy offers a comprehensive rewards package designed for you. While specific Dispensing Optician salary details are not provided, the benefits include:

A Retirement Savings Plan.
A discretionary annual bonus.
Generous employee discounts.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay, including a gift card for those expecting or adopting.
A flexible benefits scheme, offering options such as buying additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, and activity passes.
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Additional benefits and discounts available through a scheme designed to provide everyday support.

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About this opportunity

Discover exciting Dispensing Optician jobs in Derby, Devonshire Walk with the Federation of Optical Talent. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your optical careers in Derby, Devonshire Walk, offering a rewarding role within a supportive team.

What does this Dispensing Optician role involve?

As a qualified Dispensing Optician, you will be dedicated to providing an exceptional level of customer care and expert advice. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty, making a tangible difference to their experience. You will operate within a local store, working closely with the Store Manager.

Key responsibilities for this Dispensing Optician vacancy include:

Providing clinical support in store for regulated dispensing.
Inspiring your optical team by sharing your knowledge to offer the very best service.
Actively listening to customer needs and offering expert advice.
Assisting customers in choosing the correct eyewear, providing guidance to ensure they receive the best product suited to their needs.
Supporting the team to deliver an efficient model day and operational processes, ensuring legal compliance.
Offering expert knowledge for patients with more specialist requirements.

Requirements for this Dispensing Optician position

To be considered for this Dispensing Optician role, you will need to meet the following essential criteria:

Be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
Demonstrate a passion for your own learning and development, completing all Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training as required by the GOC.

An ability to embrace new technologies would be a beneficial addition to your profile.

About the opportunity and career progression

This role presents opportunities for your clinical career to progress in various directions. You could move into clinician or non-clinical leadership roles, or even explore owning your own store through a Franchise Academy. The practice is committed to supporting your chosen path.

The practice is a proud equal opportunity employer, valuing the diversity of its colleagues and committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace. You will be joining a supportive team with a trusted brand behind you.

If you require additional support during the application or interview process, reasonable adjustments can be provided. This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre-employment check, which may include a DBS, PVG, or Access NI Check depending on your location. The practice operates a "Ban the Box" policy and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.