Contact Lens Optician: Patient‑Centred Care & Team Mentor

Redefined; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Preston seeks a qualified Contact Lens Optician to provide exceptional customer care and support the optical team. The ideal candidate will have Full GOC registration and a passion for delivering patient care, while also engaging in training the team. This role emphasizes relationship-building with customers and local healthcare professionals, ensuring a positive experience and professional development within the optical field. The company offers competitive benefits and considers flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

Reimbursement of Annual GOC Fees

Annual CPD conferences

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Full GOC registration is mandatory.
• Must be a qualified Contact Lens Optician.
• Demonstrated passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a positive customer journey with colleagues' support.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, customers, and healthcare professionals.
• Train and develop the optical team using up-to-date knowledge.
• Validate complex prescriptions for patients with specialist requirements.
• Supervise a Student Contact Lens Optician.

Skills

Passion for patient care

Expert knowledge of Contact Lens technology

Education

Full GOC registration

Qualified Contact Lens Optician

Job description

A leading optical retailer in Preston seeks a qualified Contact Lens Optician to provide exceptional customer care and support the optical team. The ideal candidate will have Full GOC registration and a passion for delivering patient care, while also engaging in training the team. This role emphasizes relationship-building with customers and local healthcare professionals, ensuring a positive experience and professional development within the optical field. The company offers competitive benefits and considers flexibility in working arrangements.