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Inspired Selections
Dispensing Optician – Independent Practice
Watford | Up to £35,000 DOE
Full Time | No Sales Targets | Free Parking | Career Progression
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST BE A GOC-REGISTERED DISPENSING OPTICIAN.
At Inspired Recruitment Group, we understand that exploring a new job opportunity can feel like a big step. That’s why we approach every conversation with care, confidentiality, and absolutely no pressure. If you’re an experienced Dispensing Optician looking for a fresh start in a supportive, well-established practice, we’re here to help you take that step at your own pace.
The Opportunity
A very exciting opportunity has become available for a Dispensing Optician to join a well-established family-run independent practice in Watford.
This is an opportunity to work somewhere that puts patient care and quality dispensing ahead of sales targets. There are no individual KPIs or targets to chase; instead, you’ll have the freedom to concentrate on giving patients the right advice and delivering the level of service you’d expect from a good independent practice.
You’ll be joining a friendly, collaborative team where everyone is happy to get involved and help across the practice.
The Role
This is a hands-on Dispensing Optician position offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to become an important part of the practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing high-quality dispensing across a range of prescriptions
- Advising patients on suitable frames, lenses and lens options
- Supporting more complex dispensing requirements
- Carrying out adjustments and spectacle repairs
- Getting involved with glazing and lab work where required
- Working closely with the Optometrists and wider team
- Helping with the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
- Maintaining excellent standards of patient care
- Taking on greater responsibility as you become established within the team
The original brief highlights dispensing, glazing and repairs as important parts of the position, alongside finding somebody capable of working independently when required.
What Are They Looking For?
They’re looking for a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician who combines strong optical knowledge with a genuinely patient-focused approach.
You’ll ideally be:
- A qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician
- Confident dispensing across different prescription levels
- Comfortable dealing with more complex patient requirements
- Experienced in providing a high standard of customer service
- Mature, reliable and able to use your own initiative
- Comfortable working independently when required
- A genuine team player
- Interested in becoming a long-term part of an independent practice
Character and attitude are particularly important. The practice wants somebody with good ethics, a team mentality and the confidence to take responsibility when required.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £35,000 DOE
- 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- 1 Saturday off per month
- No individual sales targets or KPIs
- Free parking available
- Friends & family eyewear discount
- Opportunity to further develop lab and glazing skills
- Scope to take on additional responsibility
- Long-term management progression opportunities
- Friendly, close-knit independent environment
The preference is for somebody full-time, although there may be flexibility for the right Dispensing Optician.
Is It Worth a Conversation?
If you’re a Dispensing Optician who enjoys the clinical and personal side of dispensing and would prefer to work somewhere without constant pressure around targets and KPIs, this could be well worth exploring.
It could be particularly appealing if you’re currently working within a larger multiple and are curious about moving into a smaller independent environment where your experience and input will genuinely matter.
You don’t need to be actively looking. I’m happy to have a confidential conversation, tell you more about the opportunity and allow you to decide whether it’s worth taking any further.
We Keep Things Simple and Supportive
At Inspired Recruitment Group, we don’t believe in pushy or pressured tactics. Whether you’re actively job hunting or just quietly curious about what else is out there, we’re here for a confidential, no-obligation chat. We treat every conversation with respect and honesty-and we’re with you every step of the way if you decide to move forward.
When you’re ready, get in touch with Chris at Inspired Recruitment Group:
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Contact Chris at Inspired Recruitment Group on 0121 778 6999
WhatsApp: 07926 455077
Email: chris@inspiredselections.co.uk
www.inspiredselections.co.uk
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.
