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Inspired Selections
Dispensing Optician – Independent Optical Practice, Twickenham
Join a well-established group of independent opticians with nearly 100 years of heritage.
An experienced and friendly Dispensing Optician is required for a busy and reputable optical practice in Twickenham. This role is part of a group of 12 independent practices located across Dorset and Somerset, with deep roots in the community and a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality eye care.
With nearly 100 employees and an average staff tenure of 10 years, we offer more than just a job – we offer a supportive, long-term career.
The Role
The Dispensing Optician will play a key part in the patient journey – advising on, fitting, and supplying the most appropriate spectacle frames and lenses tailored to each patient’s needs. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a calm and caring nature, and a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer care.
You’ll also support general practice operations and work closely with the rest of the team to ensure a seamless and professional patient experience.
Main Responsibilities
Greeting patients and assisting with their queries
Booking appointments and managing clinical paperwork
Processing spectacle and contact lens orders
Making minor adjustments and repairs to glasses
Dispensing frames and lenses based on prescriptions
Conducting pre-screening tests under Optometrist supervision
Advising on lens and frame choices suited to lifestyle and preferences
Handling payments and general reception duties
Keeping up-to-date with frame styles, materials, and lens technologies
What You’ll Need
GOC Qualified and up to date with CET points
A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
A up-beat and friendly – attitude the ability to build rapport with customers
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
What’s On Offer
Up to 38,000 depending on experience
Bonus Scheme
37.5 hours per week (including Saturdays; closed Sundays and bank holidays)
33 days holiday (includes bank holidays) in a complete holiday year (Dec – Nov)
Company pension
Professional fees covered (ABDO & GOC)
Closed Sundays & bank holidays
Annual group wide training event to include CPD
Staff and family member discounts available
Staff well-being package
Group life insurance
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career within a supportive and forward-thinking optical group. If you’re passionate about patient care and want to be part of a friendly, experienced team – we’d love to hear from you.
What happens next?
Once you have applied, one of the experienced team at Inspired Selections will give you a call to discuss the role in more detail.
They will also go over your previous experience from your CV and your current situation to make sure you have the relevant experience and match what the client is looking for.
Once this has been discussed leave it to us and we will arrange the meeting for you.
To apply for this outstanding and exciting opportunity:
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Contact Chris at Inspired Recruitment Group on 0121 778 6999
WhatsApp: 07926455077
Email: chris@inspiredselections.co.uk
www.inspiredselections.co.uk
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