Dispensing Optician – Croydon – Advanced Independent CV-Library Dispensing Optician - Croydon -[...]

Scienceabode; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical practice in Croydon is seeking a Dispensing Optician to deliver high-quality patient care with flexibility. The ideal candidate will be GOC-registered and value building long-term relationships with patients over transactional optics. This full-time role offers a salary up to £36,000 and a supportive, experienced team environment. A great opportunity for professionals wanting to balance their work and lifestyle in a respected independent practice.

Qualifications

• Must be a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician.
• Comfortable in a quality-driven, independent environment.
• Personable and confident with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert dispensing advice tailored to patient needs.
• Support patients with frame and lens selection.
• Ensure a smooth transition from eye exam to dispensing.
• Perform adjustments, repairs, and aftercare.
• Maintain high professional and clinical standards.
• Build long-term relationships with patients.

Skills

Outstanding patient care

Expert dispensing advice

Confident frame and lens selection

Education

GOC registration as a Dispensing Optician

Job description

About the Opportunity

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded independent optical practice in Croydon for a Dispensing Optician to join their established, patient-focused team.

This practice has built an excellent local reputation for delivering personal, high-quality eyecare, with a strong emphasis on doing things properly – taking time with patients, offering considered advice, and building long-term relationships within the community.

They are open to flexible working arrangements, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to balance professional fulfilment with lifestyle needs.

The Role

As Dispensing Optician, you'll play a central role in the patient journey, working closely with patients and the wider clinical team to deliver a seamless, high-standard experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert dispensing advice tailored to prescription, lifestyle, and visual needs
• Supporting patients with confident frame and lens selection
• Ensuring a smooth handover from eye examination to dispensing
• Adjustments, repairs, and ongoing aftercare
• Maintaining consistently high professional and clinical standards
• Building trust and long-term relationships with a loyal patient base

About You

• Is a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician
• Takes pride in delivering outstanding patient care
• Enjoys working in a quality-driven, independent environment
• Is confident, personable, and professional
• Values patient relationships over transactional optics
• Is open to full-time or flexible working arrangements

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £36,000
• Full-time role with flexible working options considered
• A patient-focused, independent working environment
• Supportive leadership and an experienced team
• A role where your dispensing expertise is genuinely valued
• Long-term stability within a well-established local practice

How to Apply

If you're a Dispensing Optician looking for a role where you can take your time, do things properly, and still maintain flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Online